Sudden Boiler Breakdown and Emergency Repair Service
21/03/2015 09:31
Sudden Boiler Breakdown and Emergency Repair Service
There cannot be anything more traumatic than a boiler breakdown in freezing winter and the house turning bitterly cold. Even in summer when you depend on hot water, the same experience can have a similar effect. Therefore, even if your central heating is off and you are having maintenance issues with your boiler which stubbornly refuses to fire up, you’ll do well to book a boiler repair as quickly as possible. If you you do not have a boiler maintenance plan/insurance you will have to find an engineer for Boiler Repair Gloucester quickly.
The best way to start is by looking online and doing some background research. Do not only focus on the price as lower initial rates does not always mean you will save money. A engineer charging £50 for one hour and only taking one hour will work out much better than an engineer that charges £35 for three hours and a handful of expensive parts! Look for fair rates from medium sized to small companies that emphasis on quality work. It is better to avoide large companies as they rarely have a consistent skill set amongst the engineers. Big companies will always sell the ideal of a high quality service that employs “experts” but the reality is there staff are often underpaid and as a result they have few skilled engineers, this puts you to chance with what engineer they decide to send. You want experienced, qualified and most importantly registered with Gas Safe, HETAS or the OFTEC (depending on fuel source). It is always best to ensure that the company you choose has no hidden costs or upfront fees and has a clear pricing structure. It is always good to ensure that you read any testimonials of previous clients on social media and other channels where genuine reviews can be left.
One thing that should always be kept in mind when looking for a reputed company to carry out boiler repairs is that high charges is generally not a mark of excellence in the field. Top companies with the best engineers will offer competitive pricing. You will notice patterns when you make enquiries about company rates, especially that the large companies often charge the most and make extensive claims about the services they provide.
A quality company like Boiler Repair Gloucester will provide everything in writing, offer a warranty on the work they have completed and always offer you the best advice. If you are uncertain about someone that visits your home or suspect something to be wrong with any recommendations that are given, you are always better to get a second opinion if you have been advised that the repair will be expensive or if you have been told you need to replace the boiler.