If you are a homeowner then keeping your gas appliances safe and well-maintained is an absolute must – and indeed if you are a landlord it is a legal requirement. Unfortunately, many people wait until there is a breakdown before they call a gas engineer in, when what you should really be doing is ensuring regular checks are carried out and keeping an eye open at all times for any warning signs that something is wrong.
In addition to saving you money on emergency plumber or heating engineer call-outs, keeping an eye on the running of your gas appliances and plumbing will also ensure your home runs in an energy-efficient manner. For one thing, it’s a good idea to carry out regular checks on any visible pipes to ensure there are no signs of leakage or weakness.
In addition to saving you money on emergency plumber or heating engineer call-outs, keeping an eye on the running of your gas appliances and plumbing will also ensure your home runs in an energy-efficient manner. For one thing, it’s a good idea to carry out regular checks on any visible pipes to ensure there are no signs of leakage or weakness.
It’s also important to regularly feel your radiators when they are on to make sure they are hot at both the top and the bottom. If they are not then they will probably need bleeding. With your taps, make sure they are not dripping at all and that your hot water is coming through properly and at the right temperature. If you are worried about anything and there is no obvious remedy, it may be time to call in an expert.
When it becomes time to call out a plumber for the regular checks on your pipes and appliances, you must make sure they are Gas Safe registered as Gas Safe is now the official registration scheme in the UK, having taken over from CORGI in April 2009. Any people who are working on or around gas appliances in the UK, Isle of Man or Guernsey are now required by law to be Gas Safe registered.
Also, go for a well-established local tradesman as they are less likely to charge you over the odds. This is particularly important if you live in a big city such as London where there will be far more plumbers to choose from, not all of them legitimate. For example, if you live in Greenwich, Gas Safe plumbers are relatively easy to come by. If at all possible, it is a good idea to find a local plumber who has been given a personal recommendation by a friend or acquaintance.
If, however, you don’t know anyone who can give you a personal recommendation for a plumber in the area then try online by typing in ‘Greenwich Gas Safe plumbers ’. This should yield you plenty of results, many of which will come rated by previous customers to give you some idea of the service they provide.
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