Boiler servicing
- Thread starter Damo1176
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This is going to depend on your location. Out here on the essex coast I charge £45. Don't matter to me what boiler. Some take longer then others but that a bit of give and take. 
We charge £55 for a wall mounted boiler in the London area and £65 for a CF and £75 for a back boiler.
The real difference is whats actually done!
DP spends two hours and takes out the main heat exchanger and changes the diverter diaphragm.
BG do a "safety check" which involves a flue gas analysis and takes less than 10 minutes. If the CO/CO² ratio is below 0.004 they dont even take the cover off !
In addition to the usual we always check the min/max gas valve settings and the ignition setting and set the CH output ( which installers never bother to set! ).
Tony
The real difference is whats actually done!
DP spends two hours and takes out the main heat exchanger and changes the diverter diaphragm.
BG do a "safety check" which involves a flue gas analysis and takes less than 10 minutes. If the CO/CO² ratio is below 0.004 they dont even take the cover off !
In addition to the usual we always check the min/max gas valve settings and the ignition setting and set the CH output ( which installers never bother to set! ).
Tony
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I guess there is no real way of knowing what someone does when they caome in. Many peopl I speak to says its not worth gettingthem servicied for the price but as its just under 2 years old the only way I can keep the warranty up is to have it serviced.
Its an Alpha Combi boiler not condensing, the flue is out the roof.
Its an Alpha Combi boiler not condensing, the flue is out the roof.
Agile said:
Not officialy Tony, a visual check on the condition of the case seal + leaking heat exchanger is part of the safety check. These are for contract customers aswell, a stand alone service should be just that. Of course as with all businesses it is down to the engineer you get though.
Is Hinton near you? If so try Hinton Heating- Mike.
S
Soggy_weetabix
I would charge £59.50 for a Combi service.
Things checked...
Gas Pressure (c/h and h/w)
Hot water flow rate
Emmisions (sic probably) This includes flame picture obviously
Case seals
System pressure hot and cold
Ensure filling loop is disconnected
Fuse amperage
Burner removed and cleaned.
Pressure switch tubes.
An overall visual inspection of any leaks / potential leaks (ie crusted over)
Surely that is a basic service?
David
Things checked...
Gas Pressure (c/h and h/w)
Hot water flow rate
Emmisions (sic probably) This includes flame picture obviously
Case seals
System pressure hot and cold
Ensure filling loop is disconnected
Fuse amperage
Burner removed and cleaned.
Pressure switch tubes.
An overall visual inspection of any leaks / potential leaks (ie crusted over)
Surely that is a basic service?
David
Plus
inspect and check the effectiveness of the flue (including roof spaces etc)
test safety devices fitted
calculate and check any required ventillation for appliance
and
meter control valve working ok
working pressure at meter
tightness of gas installation
and
visual/spilage checks on all other appliances
and if applicable issue a Not to Current Standards form to cover ones a**e
inspect and check the effectiveness of the flue (including roof spaces etc)
test safety devices fitted
calculate and check any required ventillation for appliance
and
meter control valve working ok
working pressure at meter
tightness of gas installation
and
visual/spilage checks on all other appliances
and if applicable issue a Not to Current Standards form to cover ones a**e
Gasguru said:Plus
inspect and check the effectiveness of the flue (including roof spaces etc)
test safety devices fitted
calculate and check any required ventillation for appliance
and
meter control valve working ok
working pressure at meter
tightness of gas installation
and
visual/spilage checks on all other appliances
and if applicable issue a Not to Current Standards form to cover ones a**e
dont forget the most important thing
Tea two suges luvverly
most jobs i go to tell me that the last person to service their appliance was Henry. gets about a bit him.
How many times have U heard: " Are you sure you know what ur doing. the last guy never did that." Usually just after removing the casing.
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