What does a gas safety check entail?
A gas safety check involves a Gas Safe registered engineer inspecting your gas appliances. They will check the appliance is working correctly and will check the following four areas:
- Gas appliances are on the right setting and burning correctly with the correct operating pressure
- Harmful gases are being removed from the appliance safely to the air outside
- That any ventilation routes are clear and working properly
- All the safety devices are working
The check will identify any defects which require remedial work. You should have a gas safety check every year. If you are a landlord this is the law.
What about a service?
Whilst a gas safety check assesses the basic safety of a gas appliance a service will consist of a full check of the gas appliance and the engineer will generally take the appliance apart to inspect it where possible. The engineer will assess the physical condition of the appliance, installation pipework, air vents and any flues for condition, operation & deterioration. They will carry out performance tests and advise any necessary remedial action that is required or any recommendations they have such as energy efficiency.
Appliances should be serviced regularly in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. Servicing your gas appliances regularly will make sure they are safe to use. It will also maintain your appliances efficiency and performance.
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