Electric boiler question

[alichambers]

Hi,


I have bought a flat with an electric boiler - the flat is all electric. The boiler is a Vented Cylinder





My question is:


1. As this is not gas powered - do I need to service it? It is 10 years old, but looks OK and has been working fine


2. If I do need it serviced once a year - who do I call - an electrician or specialist plumber?


3. I can see Gas Boiler breakdown insuarance (eg from British Gas), but I cannot find anything for electric boilers. Does it exist?


Thanks for any help - I am new to all this,
Alex

 

[jtsplumbing]

No! if you have a normal hot water cylinder then no need to get a service only worry you have is if immersion heater fails, then you just call out local plumber to fix it, you may be able to take out insurance , you will have to ring around and see what they will cover ! Have you had the Electric`s tested B4 you moved in ? If not then get it done!. :innocent:

 

[alichambers]

Thanks for your help - no I havent tested the electrics, so that will be next thing to do

One final question: do these cylinders need to be cleaned out / descaled - like every 10-20 years??

 

[jtsplumbing]

Depends ! do you live in a hard water area ? some areas tank will not last 5 years , Have a word with neighbours

 

[alichambers]

Cheers