Given that most of us use our heating a lot less throughout the summer months, it’s understandable that a boiler service might not top a person’s to-do list.
With that being said, there are plenty of reasons why the warmer season is, in fact, the perfect time to book in for a boiler check-up.
Below are a few of the key points why as a gas engineer you’d want to encourage your customers to book in for a boiler service throughout the summer months rather than waiting until later in the year.
Flexibility and cost
Typically, the summertime is when engineers can be a little more flexible in regards to bookings, as the higher temperatures mean less heating-related emergency call-outs and a generally quieter schedule.
Summer services are a great way for engineers to keep their workload steady when things are less busy, and given the routine nature of the work, customers can avoid any emergency call-out fees that might apply later in the year.
It also makes sourcing any essential, hard-to-find replacement parts needed to carry out a repair a much easier and faster process, significantly reducing the amount of time a client might be without heating. If customers do find themselves without heating for a few days, it won’t be so much of an issue.
Be prepared
Naturally, as we use our heating more later in the year, the more susceptible boilers become to damage and breaking down. Boilers should be serviced annually to ensure maximum efficiency, taking care of this early means customers can avoid lengthy repair delays and reduce high energy bills caused by a faulty appliance.
It also means there’s plenty of time for an engineer to solve any issues that aren’t quick-fixes, or for a customer to shop around for a replacement boiler if necessary.
Increases house value
It’s no secret that new appliances are a big boost to a home’s value, particularly as most people are looking for ways to fight soaring energy costs. For anyone thinking about selling their home, a brand-new boiler can instantly add on average £8,000 to the overall value of a house. Given that a new boiler costs somewhere around the £2,000 mark, having one fitted could lead to significant profit.
The importance of using a Gas Safe Registered engineer
The Gas Safe Register is the only official gas registration body in the UK. By law, all gas engineers and businesses must be on the Gas Safe Register before carrying out work.
As well as providing a full list of trusted engineers and businesses that customers can easily check before booking, the register performs investigations into reports of anyone carrying out illegal gas work, a crucial measure in protecting the safety of all involved.