What this covers
A boiler and water heater technician installs, services and repairs hot water equipment: gas water heaters, wall-mounted boilers, electric storage cylinders and central heating systems. The work includes cleaning the burner and heat exchanger, checking combustion and flue draught, checking system pressure, and replacing parts such as sensors, valves and sacrificial anodes.
What people ask for most
- Water heater that will not light
- Hot water that only runs lukewarm
- Flame going out mid-shower
- Boiler losing system pressure
- Annual service of the appliance
- Storage cylinder leaking from the base
- Replacing a sacrificial anode
- Installing a new gas water heater
Timing and emergencies
A smell of gas is always an emergency: close the bottle valve or the meter tap, open the windows, do not touch switches or light anything, leave the property and then call your gas supplier's emergency line. Soot marks around the appliance or a yellow flame instead of a blue one also need immediate attention, and the appliance should stay off until a technician has seen it.
How to choose well
- Ask for proof of qualification to work on gas installations and gas appliances
- Check that the visit includes inspecting the flue and the room ventilation
- Ask whether they work with your brand and can obtain original spare parts
- Agree the service interval and exactly what each visit covers
How it works on HomeFix
- Post your taskDescribe what you need, where and when. Takes under a minute.
- Receive offersProfessionals in your area reply with price and availability.
- Choose your professionalCompare profiles, reviews, work photos and ratings.
- Agree directlyTalk in chat or by phone and settle the details between you.
- Job donePay the professional directly and leave your review.
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