Boiler Service & Repair Epping

Boiler Servicing and Repairs in Epping. Our Gas Safe registered engineers service all boiler types and brands, including Worcester Bosch, Baxi, Glow-Worm, Viessmann, Vaillant, and Ideal. Regular servicing improves efficiency, reduces breakdown risk, and maintains safety. If you have any issues with your Boiler, we provide prompt repair services with no call-out charges (minimum 1 hour’s labour applies).

TM Hughes & Son Gas Services Ltd services and Repair Boilers in and around the Epping area.

• Boiler Servicing
• Boiler Repairs
• Gas Safe Registered Engineers
• All makes and types of Boilers worked on
• Worcester Bosch accredited
• No call-out charges (minimum 1 hour’s labour applies)

Boiler servicing ensures your Boiler is clean and runs at maximum efficiency. A serviced Boiler is less likely to fail.

If your boiler fails or you’re having problems, we offer swift repairs with no call-out charges (minimum 1 hour’s labour applies).

We service and repair most makes of Boilers which include

Boiler Servicing

Boilers should be serviced annually for the following reasons

• To minimise the risk of Boiler trouble
• To uncover any underlying problems
• Check and protect from carbon monoxide poisoning
• To allow your Boiler to run at full efficiency
• Save money on fuel bills
• Validate Boiler home insurance and warranty

Our Boiler servicing is quick and inexpensive. Feel free to call us and book a service at a convenient time.

One of our Epping-based gas engineers will carry out a thorough servicing procedure for your boiler.
Following the service, your Boiler will be thoroughly cleaned and running as well as possible.

Everything is checked, from the gas burner to the flue, to ensure your boiler is safe and efficient and does not pose a carbon monoxide risk to you and your family.

A Typical Boiler Service Procedure

1. Before work starts, the Boilers are visually inspected for signs of leaking water. If any leaks are found, we locate and fix them.
2. The Boiler casing is removed and inspected on the inside.
3. All pipework in and around the Boiler is checked for leaks.
4. All seals are checked for leaks, corrosion and tightness.
5. Any loose seals or pipework are tightened.
6. Waterflow pressure is checked and monitored. A drop in pressure indicates a leak or blockage.
7. The internal components of the Boiler are cleaned.
8. The gas burner is checked, and the pressure’s adjusted if necessary.
9. A gas meter is placed in the Boiler to undertake a gas rate check.
10. A flue gas analyser is used to test the rate of oxygen, carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide.
11. The ventilation around the boiler is tested to ensure there’s enough air to fuel the combustion.
12. The flues are checked for correct fitting and function.
13. All safety devices (which prevent Boiler damage in case of sudden stopping) are tested. Faulty safety devices can be changed.
14. The engineer will ensure no gas leaks are present.
15. The engineer will reassemble the boiler and switch it on.
16. The engineer will ensure all radiators are heating properly and are free of air.
17. The condensate pipe is checked for correct function and adequate insulation to prevent frozen pipes in winter.
18. A service record is written to help validate your home insurance and warranty.
19. Our engineer will tidy up, take payment and leave.

Boiler Repairs

Our emergency Boiler Repair services include no call-out charges (minimum 1 hour’s labour applies), and for emergencies, we can have an engineer out to you within two hours.

If you’re left without heating and hot water in winter’s depths, call us.

For less urgent issues (you have a Boiler problem, but it still runs), you can book one of our engineers to visit at a convenient time.

Please remember that regular Boiler servicing is the best way to protect yourself from a Boiler breakdown.

Typical Boiler Issues That Require Repair

Switching Off

Repeatedly switching off your boiler indicates low pressure. Often, re-pressurising the Boiler is all that’s needed. Our engineer will watch the pressure, and if it continues to drop, then a leak or blockage in the pipes is probably the reason. Blockages restrict the required flow of water. If there are no leaks or blockages, then the boiler pump may be faulty.

Leaking

Leaking isn’t usually enough to stop a Boiler entirely, so it is sometimes ignored. Left alone, long-term leaks can cause severe damage to your Boiler, so they should be investigated.
Loose or worn seals or defunct pressure valves are usually the cause. Tightening or replacing seals is usually the fix.

Frozen Condensate Pipe

Cold snaps are the prime time for a Boiler breakdown and the most common cause. A frozen condensate pipe.
This pipe collects and disposes of condensate water created by modern condensing Boilers.
If the pipe freezes, the Boiler won’t function. One of our engineers will defrost your pipe, then insulate it so freezing won’t happen again.

Pilot Light Keeps Going Out

If your pilot light keeps blowing out, the thermocouple’s likely at fault. The thermocouple is a safety device that regulates the gas. Adjusting it may fix the issue otherwise, a new one will correct the problem.

Boiling Kettle Noises

Whistling, similar to a Boiling kettle, shows a limescale blockage in the heat exchanger, a vital part of the Boiler.
This is an urgent problem that must be looked at ASAP. Otherwise, you’re risking severe and expensive damage.

Old Thermostats

Sometimes, our engineers find no issues with the Boiler and central heating system, but an old thermostat is preventing the Boiler from working correctly. In this instance, our engineer will wire in a new thermostat for you.

Cold Radiators

Cold radiators are usually caused by excess air in the system, which you can remove by bleeding.
If bleeding doesn’t work, you may have stuck thermostats, which can be unstuck, or sludge build-up in your radiators.
Sludge prevents radiators from heating entirely and can be removed with a procedure known as ‘Powerflushing.’

Unusual Noises

Strange noises coming from your Boiler should always be investigated, as there’s often an underlying issue that can eventually cause Boiler damage and failure.

We also offer Underfloor Heating and Air Conditioning services.

Finance is available for Boilers and Repairs. Click Here for more information.

If you would like to talk to a gas engineer or book a boiler service or repair, please contact us using the phone number or email below. 

Hi, I’m Terry, the founder and owner of TM Hughes & Son Gas Services

Please get in touch to book an appointment or receive a free, no-obligation quote

Call – 01992 830165

Email – info@tmhughesandson.uk