12/02/2026
⚠️Unsafe situation encountered on a recent boiler service highlighting the importance of getting your boiler serviced annually!
A new customer recently got in touch to arrange a boiler service as it had been 'a good few years' since it was last done.
Upon closer inspection this appliance was found to be leaking products of combustion Carbon Monoxide & CO2 into the boiler casing from a failed burner gasket on top of the heat exchanger 😬(picture 2)
It's clear to see this boiler was long overdue replacement seals and a full strip down service to clean through the heat exchanger.
Electrodes were replaced as they were seriously worn (picture 5) full brush and wash through of heat exchanger was completed a a new burner gasket was installed and combustions checks carried out before reinstating the appliance as safe to use.
This customer was very lucky that the service took place when it did as the potential for a fire, serious damage or worse was not far away.
It may seem like saving money by skipping a boiler service here and there but it really is a false economy as the condition of this boiler wasn't far from the point of no return. Regular maintenance ensures an extended lifespan, and continued safety of your appliance.
If your boiler is due (or overdue!) a service, or you have any plumbing or heating needs, feel free to contact us on:
📞 07538 598 274
📧 [email protected]
