We are proud members of the Gas Safe Register, their website is full of useful information, relevant to both home owners and landlords alike and we wanted to share this with you to help increase awareness.
All gas appliances in your property need to be safety checked by a Gas Safe registered engineer annually and serviced according to manufacturer’s instructions. Any appliance left unchecked could leave you at risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. It’s an extremely good idea to have your gas pipework inspected at the same time as having a gas safety check, every year. If you’re a landlord, this is the law, we’ll cover how this might affect you if you rent out a property in another blog.you should be booking in a service. So how do you know if you need to get your gas appliance serviced?
The 5 pointers below should be of help:
- The gas appliance is not working properly
- The appliance is burning with a lazy yellow flame rather than a crisp blue one
- Black marks/stains are evident around the gas appliance
- The pilot light keeps going out
- There is increased condensation in the room
Appliance Service, Gas Installation Safety Check or Appliance Safety Check?
At a minimum, an Appliance Safety Check includes all of the checks and tests to ensure the appliance is safe to operate, for example:
- It is correctly set and adjusted to ensure the gas is burning correctly
- It is of a type suitable for the room in which it is located
- It is physically stable, securely fitted and properly connected to the gas pipework
- There is an adequate and permanent air supply suitable for the appliance type installed
- Any flues or chimneys are operating correctly
- All safety devices function correctly
An Appliance Service will include all of the above checks and tests and any other specific checks, for inspection and/or cleaning of the appliance as specified and detailed in the appliance manufacturer’s instructions. This may include:
- If appropriate, an analysis of the combustion exhaust gases to ensure the appliance is burning the gas safely
- A check of the condition of the appliance including (but not limited to): the effectiveness of any seals, gaskets, the cleanliness of heat exchangers etc. and checking for any signs of heat or other distress
This is not an exhaustive list and servicing requirements will vary across appliance types and model
If a Gas Installation Safety Check (all appliances and internal pipework) is required or specified each appliance will need to be checked as outlined above and additionally:
- All accessible gas pipework is visually inspected to ensure the installation is in good condition, and;
- The gas pipework is tested to ensure there are no gas leaks
If you’re unsure whether you need your appliance serviced or not, call us today on 07796 695551 and speak to one of the team to put your mind at rest.