Boiler Servicing: What it Costs and What to Expect

Oil boilers, much like any other type of heating system, are prone to developing minor (or major) faults over time. It can be tempting to ignore the smaller issues, especially if your oil boiler still seems to be functioning adequately, but all too often this can prove to be a significant error in judgment. More often than not, smaller issues will develop into far more serious problems, and neglecting to address them can result in unwanted, unexpected expenditure.

No boiler servicing? What might happen as a result?

If you don’t get your boiler regularly serviced, you could experience problems such as:

• Less energy efficient performance (which means higher running costs)
• Parts wearing down and performing inadequately
• Oil leakage
• Early replacement of oil boiler

In extreme cases, severe oil leakage can even prove life-threatening to you and your family. The small amount of money that you’ll save each year by not getting your oil boiler serviced simply isn’t be worth it in the long run!

What is the boiler servicing cost?

One of the most common questions is inevitably ‘how much does an oil boiler service cost’? Costs vary considerably depending on your location in the country, but generally, you can expect to receive a quote of somewhere between £50 to £175. If you live in a city, you can expect quotes to be higher, and conversely, rural areas tend to be lower in cost.

How often should you have your boiler serviced?

It’s recommended to have your serviced annually, to ensure that your boiler runs as efficiently and safely as possible. When booking your boiler servicing, it’s a good idea to keep in mind that winter is the busiest time of year. As a result, you may want to book your slot during spring or summer, to ensure that your boiler is ready for the colder months.

What should be included in the boiler servicing cost?

Before you commit to hiring a particular company to service your oil boiler, it’s important to find out what exactly is included in the cost. You might want to check that labour is included, as some companies add this as an additional fee; and you’ll want to make sure that the following are also checked:

• Efficiency and performance
• Safety
• Nozzle, flexi-hose and Refractory lining
• Oil tank and fuel

It’s also important to check that your chosen company are certified OFTEC heating engineers, who will be able to perform the correct assessment to ensure that your oil boiler is operating safely.

Want an estimate of oil boiler service cost? Get a quote from Value Oils today

To find out how much you can expect to pay for your servicing, simply get in touch with Value Oils today. You can get an instant quote by using the online form, or alternatively, call us on 0905 88 90 100.

We provide a wide range of services from boiler cleaning to oil spill clean-up and gas boiler servicing. We can easily help you with all your oil needs by visiting us at: http://www.valueoils.com