Where To Start With Boiler Repair Service Providers – Who Do You Choose?

*This is a collaborative post on boiler repair services 

Having to sort out a boiler emergency is rarely a convenient situation to find yourself in. Chances are that the issue happens in the middle of a cold spell just when you need your heating the most, and it can feel a little daunting looking for the right boiler repair service.

There’s not much that you need to do in order to find the right provider. We’ve put together a few things to keep in mind, to make the search process as simple as possible.

Carry out an online search

Start off by searching for boiler repair services in your neighbourhood. You’ll likely find a range of options such as Able Plumbing Solutions, many of which will be broadly suitable for your needs. 

Gather a few promising options, checking to make sure that they’re able to help you with your specific issue and your make and model of boiler.

Make a shortlist of your top options that match your general criteria, before you continue conducting your due diligence.

Check certifications

Next, you need to check their certifications. Most boilers are connected to the gas, which means that anyone who’s going to work on the boiler needs to be gas certified. Having an unqualified technician work on your system can be incredibly dangerous, potentially resulting in gas leaks and similar issues.

By checking the technician who’s attending your boiler on the Gas Safe Register, you can quickly and efficiently ensure that the person working on your home has received the appropriate training to do that work in a safe and secure manner.

Check their reviews

Once you’ve found a provider in your area, who’s fully certified with the appropriate authorities, you should check their reviews. 

Even if the service is a relative emergency, you still want to make sure that you receive a high-quality service overall, and looking over a few online reviews is one of the best ways of carrying out such an assessment.

Obviously, they don’t all have to be shining the plumber’s praise, but if you see a recurrent negative theme, whether that’s a low quality of workmanship or just a more general rudeness, it’s worth steering clear.

Ask their availability

If they’re nearby, certified, and have good reviews, then you should likely try to book them in. See if they’re available (if they tick all the boxes above, they’re likely in high demand) and arrange a date for them to come check your boiler out. 

If it’s a routine service, and you plan on having it done annually (as is often recommended) then you might as well book them in a year in advance. That way, you can put it in your calendar and forget about it until the next appointment comes around.

Choosing a boiler repair service provider needn’t be too difficult, as long as you follow the broad steps listed above. Your priority should lie in checking their reviews and certification – as long as those two checks come back broadly positive, you should be able to book them with confidence.