Boiler Servicing for Lydiard Millicent Homes

Yes. A new boiler still needs a yearly service to confirm it was commissioned properly and is running as it should. Small issues such as condensate problems or gas settings that do not suit the house sometimes only show up in the first year, so the first service is well worth doing.

A system boiler has its pump and expansion vessel built in, and it heats a cylinder rather than giving instant hot water like a combi. On these systems the expansion vessel charge, the pump and how the boiler responds when the cylinder calls for heat are all part of the picture.

Not at all, it just helps to know. Tell me where the drive starts, whether there is a gate to open or close behind me, and where a van can turn. Rural addresses around the village can be hard to pinpoint from the postcode alone.

Yes, any responsible adult over 18 can let me in and be there at the end. Leave them the boiler paperwork and a note of any faults you have noticed, and make sure they know where the gas meter and stopcock are in case they are needed.

A combi heats water on demand and usually means no hot water cylinder or loft tanks. A system boiler works with a cylinder but has no loft tanks. A regular boiler has a cylinder and usually a cold water tank and small expansion tank in the loft. If you are unsure, a photo of the boiler and airing cupboard tells me.

Yes, older boilers with a permanent pilot light can be serviced, provided they are safe and parts are available. On these boilers the burner and pilot assembly tend to collect deposits, and the flame and the safety device that shuts off the gas if the pilot goes out are central to keeping it safe. It is also worth asking how much life it is likely to have left.

A magnetic filter collects sludge and debris from the heating water, and how much it has gathered is a useful sign of the state of the system. If you have one fitted and think it needs attention, mention it when you get in touch and I'll talk it through.

Do not wait for the service. Turn off the gas at the meter if you can, open windows, avoid using switches or naked flames, and call the National Gas Emergency number on 0800 111 999. Once the emergency service has made things safe, I can then look at the boiler or appliance.

Yes. I cover the whole of Lydiard Millicent and the surrounding SN5 area, including homes towards Lydiard Park and out towards Purton and Royal Wootton Bassett. Rural postcodes can be broad, so send the full address and I will confirm.

If you are having to top it up every week or two, do not wait. Steady pressure loss means water is escaping somewhere, often from a weeping valve, a radiator joint or the boiler's pressure relief valve. If it is very gradual, mention it when you book so I know where to start.