A service can take around an hour or two to complete, and by knowing what to expect after the service you can get the most out of it.
The Engineer’s Verbal Summary
Before the engineer leaves, they should explain what they found for you, what cleaning and/or adjustments have been made and what you need to look out for in terms of replacement parts etc. It’s also your chance to ask any questions you have regarding the service.
The Written Service Report
The service record will include the date and description of work carried out, along with the engineer’s Gas Safe registration number. A boiler service record is a document that a Gas Safe registered engineer must leave with you after a service. It is best to keep this document in a safe place i.e. with the rest of your service history documents. The following year when you book a Boiler Service Gloucester, the engineer will expect to see last year’s service record.
Sounds and Behaviour Straight After
The boiler may sound a bit differently for an hour or so after the service as it settles back down to normal after being worked on. In the meantime, the radiators that have been filled up may take a couple of days to get up to temperature evenly – this is perfectly normal and they will soon be pumping out heat as usual.
Recommended Follow-Up Actions
Bleed the cold radiators if required by your engineer and also keep an eye on the pressure gauge for a few days after your Boiler Service Gloucester. Primary bleed valves are usually located at the top of the radiator and are easily opened to release any air in the system.
When to Call Back
If, within a day or so, your boiler develops a new smell, a new warning light comes on or the pressure drops again, you need to contact the person who did the service for you. More on Boiler Service Gloucester can be found at https://www.hprservicesltd.com/gloucester-boilers/boiler-service-gloucester.
All you need to check that everything is OK is the written service record and a glance at your boiler the next day.