How Often Should a Combi Boiler Be Serviced?

Key Points:

• Many manufacturers will require you to have your boiler serviced once a year to keep the warranty valid

• Professional boiler servicing is essential for optimum boiler performance and safety

• Homeowners are advised to have their boilers serviced annually, whereas landlords must comply with legal boiler servicing requirements

While it may not be a legal requirement to have a domestic boiler serviced annually, it is a legal requirement for landlords to provide a safe environment for their tenants and so annual servicing and gas safety checks must be carried out every year.

How often should a combi boiler be serviced?

It doesn’t matter what kind of boiler you have in your home, it should be serviced once a year, and this includes combi boilers. 

An annual service involves qualified heating engineers looking over the boiler unit and making sure it is running as efficiently as it should be. Not only does this help to ensure you’re safe, but it also gives you peace of mind knowing your system is working exactly how it should be. 

We have our own boiler serving plans, which is great for those who want the peace of mind knowing they always have an annual service booked in.

When should a combi boiler service be carried out?

There is no definitive answer for when your combi boiler should be serviced, as long as it is serviced every 12 months. 

While it can be serviced any time of year, it is generally a good idea to have it serviced during the summer months so you know it will be in full working condition when you need it, which will be the colder winter months. 

You may also find it will be easier to book in for a service during the summer months since many engineers will be busy in the winter months with emergency boiler breakdowns. 

Why is boiler servicing important?

The main purpose of boiler servicing is to ensure that the boiler is running safely and efficiently, as well as to identify potential boiler issues as early as possible. 

• Inspect the boiler’s efficiency – Engineers will ensure that your boiler is working efficiently, which helps to ensure it is not using energy excessively. This helps to keep your energy bills low and as accurate to your consumption as possible

• Identifying issues early on – Regular boiler servicing is essential for ensuring your boiler is running without any issues. Our certified heating engineers will thoroughly inspect your boiler to identify any issues

• Protect your household and boiler warranty – Ensuring your family are safe is one of the main priorities in boiler servicing. It also helps to ensure that you will maintain your boilers warranty.