Gas Servicing/Annual inspections

[Nico]

Hi Guys looking for a bit of Advice.

When it comes to Gas servicing I have read MI states that burner seals should only be changed at regular intervals and need to be replaced when disturbed so you aren't then able to clean the heat exchanger every year to save the customer an unnessary expense each year. So inbetween these intervals I believe it is an inspection rather than a service.

Do you still charge each visit as a service or do you advertise gas inspections as well as servicing with separate pricing?

Many Thanks,

Nico

 

[ShaunCorbs]

inspection 70-75
service 150-180 depending on parts required

 

[Scott_D]

Standard service £70
If seals/gaskets are needed it’s extra

 

[Nico]

inspection 70-75
service 150-180 depending on parts required

Cheers Shaun

 

[Nico]

Standard service £70
If seals/gaskets are needed it’s extra

Cheers mate

 

[Nico]

Cheers Shaun

So would you just inspect a boiler until you deemed it necessary to do a full service? Thanks again

 

[ShaunCorbs]

every 3-4 years it gets a full strip down and clean inbetween just an inspection

 

[Nico]

inspection 70-75
service 150-180 depending on parts required

Cheers Shaun. So would you just inspect the boiler until you deemed it necessary to do a full service and advise the customer?

 

[Scott_D]

So would you just inspect a boiler until you deemed it necessary to do a full service? Thanks again

Follow what the manufacturer tells you
I would go on some training days for the boilers you fit/work on

 

[Nico]

every 3-4 years it gets a full strip down and clean inbetween just an inspection

Thank you mate much appreciated. Needed some clarity as I am hoping to start advertising shortly

 

[Scott_D]

Each boiler is slightly different

Dont forget most customers will expect you to go back for free if there is an issue

 

[Nico]

Follow what the manufacturer tells you
I would go on some training days for the boilers you fit/work on

Each boiler is slightly different

Dont forget most customers will expect you to go back for free if there is an issue

Anno mate that's why I was thinking it's not a service each visit as you aren't asked to clean heat exchanger every year with certain boilers so was wondering do the then offer two separate prices as such. Also a good suggestion about the training days mate will be investigating more as you can never know enough

 

[Burger]

Anno mate that's why I was thinking it's not a service each visit as you aren't asked to clean heat exchanger every year with certain boilers so was wondering do the then offer two separate prices as such. Also a good suggestion about the training days mate will be investigating more as you can never know enough

I recently attended a WorcesterBosch course and they stated most manufacturers now agree every 5 years full strip down, but as Scott has said, follow the MI’s. In the 2006 vaillant instructions it states what must be done in one year to the next.

 

[Nico]

I recently attended a WorcesterBosch course and they stated most manufacturers now agree every 5 years full strip down, but as Scott has said, follow the MI’s. In the 2006 vaillant instructions it states what must be done in one year to the next.

Cheers mate appreciate the advice. How was the Worcester course?

 

[Burger]

Cheers mate appreciate the advice. How was the Worcester course?

No worries. It was good, they give you a go on stripping out some parts and refitting, a handout of fault finding and it didn't cost me anything including lunch - always a bonus