Ideal Classic boiler service

del roy

Hi
I am looking to get my Ideal classic boiler serviced however I do not want gasman to turn up and charge me €90 for hooving the boiler,

How much should a proper service cost and what should it entail,

Btw, boiler has not been serviced in 5 years,

Thanks

K.Flyer

Average cost for a good proper service is approx 90.00 euro plus any parts that may be required.
Average time 1hr - 1hr.15m.

There is a stickie thread on this very subject, but it has gotten lost amongst the archives...

Procedure For Servicing a Gas Boiler

JohnnieK wrote: »

There is a lot of posts on Boards regarding boiler services over the last while. Between website deals and so on.
I have put this thread up to try and highlight to consumers what should be done when a boiler is serviced and hopefully know what to expect for your money.

A boiler service should take between an hour to an hour and a half (depends on the engineer) If its 15, 20 mins then it's not done right.

The servicing of gas appliances in Ireland is governed by Annex C of the is813 standard for domestic gas installations.

Annex C

1. Appliances shall be serviced by competent persons using appropriate test equipment

2. Appliances should be serviced at intervals indicated in the manufacturers instructions or at more frequent intervals if dictated by the conditions of use and in general at a minimum of 1 year.

3. Appliances shall be serviced according to manufacturers instruction

4. In servicing the appliance the competent person should address the following safety indicators.

• effectivness of the flue
• safety devices on or controlling the appliance have not been rendered inoprable
• supply of combustion air
• appliance burner pressure (where applicable)
• appropriatness of the location of the appliance
• gas soundness of the appliance.

5. The occupier or the person responsible for the premises in which the appliance is situated shall be notified if any of the above are not satisfactory. Where considered necessary a notification of hazard shall be issued.

6. The competent person may decide to affix a warning notice and/or isolate the gas supply to the installation or to an appliance if deemed appropriate.

7. The competent person shall, when appropriate and required, issue a notice confirming the safety of the appliance.

A service doesn't stop with Annex C. Go back to part 3 of the Annex, the manufacturers instructions.
Lets take a common boiler like a Vokera Mynute E. Along with annex C They should:

• Check the operation of the appliance and ensure it functions as described in the manual
• Compare the performance of the appliance with it's designed specs
• Thoroughly inspect the appliance for signs of deteriation especially the flue and electrical apparatus
• Check and adjust if necessary all burner settings
• Check and adjust if necessary the system designed pressure
• Ensure both flue venturi's are clean and free from debris
• Ensure the burner and heat exchanger are clean and free
• Inspect all joints for signs of leakage and repair if necessary
• Carry out an analysis of the flue gases and compare with design specs any deterioration should be identified and rectified

Every appliance has a manual and in that manual are the manufacturers routine maintenance procedures that must be followed along with Annex C.

Regarding the gas soundness test above a lot of engineers would soundness test from the meter as opposed from the appliance with the isolation valve closed. Testing from the meter is more thorough and you should insist on this.

It's going to be very hard for a consumer to know if it's been done right but hopefully this thread will be of some assistance to you before you part with your money.