Boiler Service & Repair Billericay

Boiler Servicing

TM Hughes & Son Gas Services Ltd have been servicing Boilers in Billericay for over three decades. We are Worcester Bosch accredited engineers and service all makes and of Boiler.

Boiler Service for the Billericay Area Only £70

Call – 01277 800075

Benefits Of A TM Hughes & Son Boiler Service

• An annual Boiler Service prevents the likelihood of Boiler failure and ensures your Boiler runs optimally.
• Breakdowns usually occur in the middle of winter when the Boiler’s working at its hardest. We’re inundated with emergency calls to fix boilers during the winter.
• We have noted that our customers who undergo a Boiler service every year rarely suffer from breakdowns.
• There’s nothing worse than going without hot water and heating in freezing weather. Protect yourself from this scenario with a Boiler service.
• An experienced Gas Safe engineer will come to your house whenever you want to service your Boiler
• Our Billericay engineer will produce his Gas Safe Registered identification on arrival, so you know for sure you’re using an experienced professional
• The Boiler Service is conducted using a stringent procedure that covers everything. All work is carried out in a clean and organised manner.
• Following the service, your Boiler will run optimally, giving you a cosy home and lower energy bills. (Please note the increased efficiency after a service depends on the boiler type and age.)
• You’ll also enjoy protection from breakdown and carbon monoxide poisoning, a real risk to all homes with fuel-burning appliances. The Boilers were thoroughly checked for signs of carbon monoxide during the service.
• If we uncover any issues with your Boiler during the service, we can usually rectify the faults there and then. We carry many parts in stock (if not, we can often source parts locally on the same day)
• If there’s any extra work required due to faulty Boiler parts, we’ll always discuss the cost with you. First, you will never be charged for any work you haven’t agreed to
• Boiler servicing usually validates Boiler breakdowns on most home insurance policies. You’ll probably find that if you haven’t had a service in the previous twelve months, then you’re not covered.
• You’re provided with a service record, which you can use as proof if necessary.
• The Engineer will leave the work area as found and review any recommendations for your Boiler and heating system (if any). To ensure everything runs as best as it possibly can

Boiler Service Procedure

We follow stringent servicing procedures that adhere to the Boiler manufacturer’s guidelines. A typical Boiler service looks like this:

1. Older Boilers can leak water from seals and faulty pressure valves, which can cause the casing to rust. The case is thoroughly inspected inside and out for signs of leaking water. If we find rust, we’ll attempt to mend the case. If that’s not possible, we’ll get a new Boiler case.
2. The case is cleaned.
3. Boiler seals are checked, ensuring they haven’t come loose or suffer from corrosion.
4. All pipework is checked for leaks. Any leaking pipes are rectified.
5. Low pressure and blockages can cause Boilers to switch off continually. Pressure and water flow are checked and adjusted as necessary, and here, we’ll detect if there are any blockages present.
6. All Boiler elements are cleaned. A clean boiler functions better and enables us to execute testing with precision.
7. The gas burners are cleaned, and the pressures are checked and adjusted when required.
8. A Gas meter is used to run a gas rate check, ensuring your Boiler is utilising the correct amount of gas.
9. The oxygen, carbon dioxide, and carbon monoxide rate is checked with a flue gas analyser, ensuring your Boiler is efficient and risk-free.
10. Ventilations checked, and we’ll ensure your Boiler receives the essential ten meters of cubic air for every meter of cubic gas burned.
11. A flue check establishes if all poisonous gases are removed while retaining heat simultaneously. If necessary, the flu is adjusted.
12. Safety and relief valves are checked, and the proper function is essential to prevent Boiler damage in the event of failure.
13. The Boiler and Pipework are checked extensively for leaking gas.
14. The case is refitted securely.
15. The Boilers and heating were switched on.
16. A service record is created. Save this document to prove your Boiler has been serviced by a fully qualified gas-safe registered heating engineer.

The Engineer will ensure all radiators are getting hot and will bleed them if necessary. Central heating systems are sometimes built up with debris (known in the heating trade as sludge). Sludge can cause boiler problems while preventing radiators from getting hot. If this is the case with your system, we may recommend a power flush.

Frozen pipes are a common cause of failure in winter. We’ll check your exterior pipes for vulnerability and recommend insulating if necessary.

Boiler Repairs

Need Your Boiler Repaired? Call Us Today: 01277 800075

Most homes and businesses in Billericay use a Boiler to supply hot water and heating. Boilers are hard-working appliances with many parts prone to failure, causing a Boiler breakdown.

In the event of a breakdown, you need an experienced Gas Safe registered engineer to be with you the same day. A gas safe engineer will quickly identify the problem and change the faulty part to get your Boiler back up and running.

Look no further than TM Hughes & Son Gas Services Ltd. We have been repairing Boilers in the Billericay area for over 30 years. We serve domestic and commercial clients with a record of many happy customers.

When you phone us, you’ll talk directly with a friendly and experienced Gas Engineer with many years of experience who will answer all your questions and concerns.

Advising over the phone on what to do in the time it takes for an engineer to arrive and carry out the work.

Customer service is essential to us. We go out of our way to keep our customers happy. You’ll experience impeccable service throughout, starting when you contact us and finishing with a swift Boiler repair at a fair price you’re satisfied with.

We can get an engineer to your home or business within 2 hours or at a time that best fits your schedule. So you won’t have to take time off work or suffer any disruption to your business’s day-to-day running.

All Boiler Repairs Include No Call Out Charges

On arrival, the Engineer will present his Gas Safe Register ID card so you know you’re dealing with a qualified professional to undertake the necessary repairs to your Boiler. We are also a Worcester Bosch Accredited installer with the qualifications and experience to work on any Boiler.

The Engineer will inspect your Boiler to establish the cause of the breakdown. The Engineer will gather the required parts, many of which are carried on the van. Any parts which we don’t carry can usually be acquired nearby.

Repairs are undertaken in an efficient and tidy manner. Once finished, the Engineer will test your Boiler to ensure it works properly and won’t cause any problems in the foreseeable future. Once the jobs finished, the work areas were tidied and left as found.

We Service & Repair All Types Of Boilers

• Gas
• Oil
• LPG
• Electric
• Regular Boilers
• System Boilers
• Combi Boiler

Types Of Boiler Repair

Here are some common Boiler faults that we regularly fix in Billericay.

Pressure Issues

First of all, the pressure is checked. Boilers must run at a certain pressure, and it won’t run too much pressure can break the pressure relief valves.

The pressure is set correctly and observed. If the pressure continues to fall, there could be a leak in the Boiler or the surrounding pipes, a blockage in the system or a faulty pressure valve. If the Boiler keeps switching off, it could be due to incorrect pressure.

Leak Detection

Next, we’ll remove the Boiler case and visually inspect the working parts. We’ll quickly establish if leaks are present, usually caused by faulty seals or pressure valves, which can be changed quickly.

Leaks can also occur in the pipework due to poor fitting or corrosion. Faulty pipework and fittings are either refitted correctly or repaired.

Always get a suspected leak seen ASAP, even if the Boiler still functions. It’s only a matter of time before the leak causes the Boiler to fail. Leaks can short-circuit the Boiler, cause internal damage, and damage other areas of your home.

Blockages

If no leaks are present, you could have a blockage somewhere in your system. Over time, debris and limescale (like what you find in your kettle) build up in every central heating system, caused by internal corrosion within radiators.

A large piece of debris can block parts of the Boiler, preventing the correct flow and pressure. Any blockages will be identified and removed by clearing or changing the internal part where the blockage has occurred.

Noises and Sludge

Loud and unusual noises before a Boiler breakdown indicate that the heat exchangers are blocked, causing the component to overheat and eventually fail. It’s always best to inspect your Boiler if you hear loud noises. Investigation and rectification will prevent any damage from being done to the Boiler when it eventually fails.

On discovering severe sludge build-up in the central heating system, we can carry out a Powerflush if you wish. A power flush will clear the system, so it runs and heats properly, saving you money on heating and Boiler repair bills.

Other causes of unusual noises are excessive air in the system or a faulty Boiler pump. Sometimes pumps reach the end of their life and fail or become blocked. We unblock, repair and renew pumps as necessary.

Pilot Light & Thermocouple

For a Boiler to function correctly, the pilot light must be on. You might call us because your pilot light keeps going out. The first thing to check is the thermocouple, a device that regulates the gas going into the Boiler, making sure there’s the right amount to keep the Boiler running.

Faulty thermocouples will continuously fail, so they must be changed. If the thermocouples are in order, then there could be an issue with the gas supply. Your Billericay Gas Engineer will establish the cause of the problem and rectify it, so enough gas always gets to the Boiler, keeping it running.

Frozen Condensate Pipe

In winter, we deal with many frozen condensate pipes. This pipe deals with the wastewater expelled from modern-day Boilers. When pipes are not insulated properly, they can freeze solid, preventing wastewater flow and stopping the Boiler.

We’ll defrost your pipe and apply insulation so it doesn’t happen again. Always ensure any pipes in areas exposed to the cold are sufficiently insulated. This will help protect you from boiler failure.

Thermostat & Radiator Issues

Faulty thermostats can prevent a boiler from working. As they age, they can become inaccurate and fail. Upgrading the thermostat will get your Boiler working again.

Once your Boiler runs, we’ll check your radiators to ensure they’re heating properly. Radiators that heat at the bottom only likely have excessive air in the system. Bleeding will remove the air, allowing your radiators to heat up.

Radiators that heat only at the top and middle are probably clogged with sludge. We can remove any sludge with power flushing if you want a fully clean and functioning central heating system.

We Service & Repair All Makes Of Boilers

• Worcester Bosch
• Alpha
• Ariston
• Baxi
• Ferroli
• Glow-Worm
• Heat-Line
• Ideal
• Keston
• Potterton
• Saunier Duval
• Vaillant
• Viessman
• Vokera
• And More

Service Your Boiler Annually

The best way to prevent a boiler breakdown is to have your Boiler serviced annually. Having no hot water or heating is always inconvenient and unpleasant during the colder months.

A regular service will ensure your Boiler runs smoothly and efficiently, so you get the most out of the energy you spend.

During a service, we can identify and rectify any faults, minimising the risk of any failure in the future.

If Your Boiler’s Not Working

Give us a call on 01277 800075. A friendly engineer will first tell you how to prevent damage to your Boiler or home. We can then book a time to come and repair your Boiler.