Don't skimp on the maintenance of your central heating boiler

As you embark on the exciting journey of purchasing a new home, ensuring the integrity of your investment is crucial. A comprehensive building inspection, with a special focus on the often-overlooked central heating boiler, can save you from costly repairs and potential safety hazards down the line. Discover why regular maintenance of this essential component is not just a recommendation but a necessity for a warm and worry-free home.

The decision has been made, you're looking for another house, and after much searching, you've found it. After negotiating the price, it's time for the building inspection . You want to make sure your house is free of defects. One of the aspects an inspector will look at is the condition of the central heating boiler. Many homeowners save on the annual inspection, but this can have unpleasant and expensive consequences.

Building inspection

Once you've found a house that meets your needs, you need to move on to the next steps. A building inspection will assess the state of maintenance and what you should be aware of in the coming years. One of these points is the condition of the central heating boiler. It's important that it's serviced annually. This costs an average of €60 to €80 per year for an average central heating boiler.

Check the central heating boiler

People generally take exterior maintenance, such as painting, into account. However, what's often overlooked is the central heating boiler. If the boiler is only a few years old, everyone assumes it's in good working order. But that's certainly not true. Don't forget that the boiler keeps your house warm, prevents you from having to take cold showers, and allows you to wash dishes in hot water.

Benefits of central heating boiler maintenance

Regular maintenance of your central heating boiler is therefore very important, why is that?

Longer boiler life: good combustion and clean parts ensure a longer lifespan.
Higher efficiency: a dirty boiler has a lower efficiency than a clean boiler, which ultimately saves money.
Safety: In addition to checking the components, the technician also checks the flue ducts. These must be in perfect working order. If not, dangerous situations such as carbon monoxide poisoning can arise.

Checkpoints

The technician will check the radiators, any malfunctions, the safety features, the domestic hot water heating, and the flue gas exhaust system. The technician will also clean various components and replace any that are no longer working properly due to wear and tear. Furthermore, the technician will inform the owner about how to top up and bleed the boiler.

Construction report

A building inspection report also includes the central heating boiler. Are you planning to buy a house or are you in the middle of the process? Feel free to request a building inspection from Homekeur. This will map the condition of your home and prevent any surprises later. Feel free to contact us to discuss the options.

Would you like to make an appointment for a building inspection?

The cost of a building inspection (up to 250 m²) is only €489 including VAT. We'll conduct a comprehensive building inspection and you'll receive a building report. Do you have any questions? We're happy to help and can schedule an appointment with an expert inspector right away if you wish!

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