A boiler that's losing pressure, banging or not heating properly doesn't have to mean a replacement. We diagnose what's wrong, fix it and get you back to hot water and heating. Annual servicing also catches problems early and keeps your warranty valid.
Keynsham sits in an area with hard water, and that's tough on boilers. Limescale builds up in the heat exchanger, the water pump works harder, and the boiler has to keep fighting against it. Most homes here were built in the 1970s and 1980s, and a boiler that's been running for eight to ten years is starting to earn its repair bills.
Many properties also still have system boilers with a cylinder in the airing cupboard, and older radiator systems that have picked up sludge over the years. A tired boiler paired with a clogged system means it's working twice as hard to deliver less heat, and faults start to pile up.
A service every year catches corrosion and wear before they become a breakdown call. And if the boiler is heading towards the end of its life, we'll tell you straight: a new one might make more sense than pouring money into repairs.
Most Keynsham homes have the boiler tucked away in a kitchen corner or garage, often paired with a cylinder upstairs. A service is straightforward access, though we check the flue and the gas pipe for signs of age. If radiators are sluggish, sludge in the system is often the culprit, and a powerflush can be the cheaper fix before replacing a boiler.
Houses built in that era often have larger radiator systems that have accumulated sludge and debris. The boiler works overtime trying to push heat through a clogged system. We diagnose whether it's a quick fix (a new pump, a powerflush) or whether the boiler itself is failing, so you can plan ahead.
A service takes around an hour. A repair depends on what's wrong, but we'll give you a clear picture as soon as we know.
We check the burner, electrodes, heat exchanger and flue. We test for gas tightness, measure the combustion efficiency and look for corrosion or wear.
Scale and debris come out, the boiler is flushed, and we replace the filter if it's clogged. A clean boiler runs more efficiently and uses less gas.
If there's wear or a small fault, we tell you what it is, show you and explain whether to fix it now, monitor it or plan for a replacement.
Common repairs: replacing a valve, reseating the burner, fixing a faulty pump or control. We use genuine parts and give you a written guarantee.
We commission the boiler, confirm it's running safely and efficiently, and update the service record. You get a certificate and a copy of what we've done.
We can't give you a price over the phone, because we don't know what's wrong. Here's what moves the figure.
A thermostat or valve is a smaller job and a smaller bill. A pump, circuit board or heat exchanger costs more. We tell you the price of the part before we order it.
A simple clean and reset might take an hour. If the boiler needs to be taken apart, the part ordered and fitted, it's a longer job. We agree the time before starting and update you if it changes.
If a powerflush is needed to clear sludge from the radiators, or radiator valves are stuck and need replacing, that's extra time and cost. We spot it at the inspection and discuss it with you first.
No callout charge, and we give you a price in writing before we start the work. If something unexpected comes up, we tell you then.
Most Keynsham streets have easy parking, and the boiler is usually close to the door. When you book, just let us know where to park and whether the boiler is downstairs, in a garage or in an upstairs airing cupboard. We bring everything we need and leave the place clean.
We can often fit you in the same day, and we run emergency callouts 24 hours a day if something goes wrong out of hours.
Live outside Keynsham? We also cover Bristol, Bath, Filton and Portishead. Tell us your postcode and we'll confirm we can reach you.
Once a year is standard and keeps your warranty valid. If your boiler is over ten years old or you've had a repair, an annual check is a good idea. We can set you up on a reminder if you like.
Yes, we service most gas boilers, regardless of the brand. Oil boilers are outside our scope. Tell us the make and model when you book and we'll confirm we can handle it.
We'll be honest about it at the inspection. If you're looking at a large bill on a boiler that's already ten years old, a replacement often makes more sense in the long run. We can survey you for a new one and give you both prices.
If your radiators are cold at the bottom or the boiler is struggling, sludge in the system is often the reason. A powerflush clears it, costs less than a new boiler, and makes the heating work as it should. We'll recommend one if we spot the problem.
No callout charge. You only pay if you go ahead with the repair. We give you a written price before we start work.
We give a 5-year guarantee on any parts we fit and the labour. If something fails within that time and it's because of our work, we'll come back and fix it at no charge.
Tell us what's happening with your boiler and we'll arrange a visit. You get an honest assessment and a price in writing before any work starts.
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