Boiler service in co.down?

happymummy24-7

Hi everyone
after just filling up with oil i have discovered our boiler needs serviced as the radiators arnt heating up fully-and we havent had a service in about 5yrs!!

I dont have a clue about anything like this so was hoping someone could tell me if there is anything i could do myself-well hubby i mean-that would maybe save us the money also how much should i pay for a service as i dont want to be ripped off.
thank you for any help.laura.

Wee_Bargain_Hunter

If the radiators are heating up at the bottom then it could just be trapped air. just get one one those key things to bleed the radiators - hold a rag underneath in case any dirty water comes out.

DesG

Search the forum, there were some recommendations a while back and some example prices.

Cheers, Des.

haysey_2

hi there, my name is scott hay and i run a family run business in bangor. i noticed your quote you had posted. we would be more that greatful to service your boiler and radiators at a competitive cost. we would need to call out and price it as it hasn't been serviced in 5 years. please email me on scott@tradesmeninc.co.uk or call 07966230724 i'll be in bangor today until about 3-4. many thabks and i hope to hear from you soon.

happymummy24-7 wrote:

Hi everyone
after just filling up with oil i have discovered our boiler needs serviced as the radiators arnt heating up fully-and we havent had a service in about 5yrs!!

I dont have a clue about anything like this so was hoping someone could tell me if there is anything i could do myself-well hubby i mean-that would maybe save us the money also how much should i pay for a service as i dont want to be ripped off.
thank you for any help.laura.

ballyblack

Re 'tradesmeninc' above

I have used this firm to service my boiler and other odd jobs.

Excellent service at a reasonable cost :T

happymummy24-7

Thanks everyone i have just emailed Scott hay from above post-thanks for the recomendation Ballyblack!
I have this sudden urge to use my 'girlpower' and goto tech on a plumbing course lol since hubby cant even fix the noisy tap in the kitchen-then again he's a chef,lol.
thanks for the replies

belfastgal

Mine is due a service too.got a guy recommended by someone on here last year.he only charged £35. i rang a few places and some were giving me a spiel of " we would have to come out and look at it etc. i will do a google later and see if i can get the number ( for myself ) and in case anyone wants it

zax_2

i sa on boiler juice that they recomend an oil additive to get you boiler to run up to 30% more efficient. i dont know what ot make of it my self but maybe the experts can shed some light on it.
our radiators dont warm up well as well, but then i looked at the timer and figured out that since i am only running it an hour at a time 3 times a day maybe the heat doesnt get to the top radiators that fast. looking round i noticed that the pipes are not all insulated out side so my next step is to get that foam sleeve you can put around them and see how that affect it.
i have heard about bleading the radiators but not sure what that mean and how to do it, do i need to feel my system with more water ?we just moved here and its considerably older than our previous house(at least its all ours no ) ) so maybe the system here havent been serviced for a few years as well. Scott do you servce the banbrisge area too ?

Belfastmoneysaver

Similar problem - But one radiator getting hot, one lukewarm and the next ones all cold - However the water is roasting - now getting the pump changed - £25 for a pump - Da-in-law - Free! Nice one!

happymummy24-7

Tradesmeninc came out to sort our boiler out,here is what they did:




Account for heating/boiler repairs.



Strip down boiler for service.

Interior of boiler in poor condition, probably due to lack of service.

As shown to client baffles need replaced. Burner serviced and in good condition.

T/O defective fire valve and installed new. Restored oil supply and tested boiler. Left operational.



Investigate no heat in radiators.

Found fire valve was closed completely.

Bled all radiators to remove any trapped air.

Balanced system to ensure more even heat throughout out house.

Heating left operational.







Account as agreed. £150.00



PS. Main flue from boiler which is asbestos, is cracked and will need replacing.

Oil tank valve corroded and gauge needs repaired as clip missing.

Cut hedge around tank to prevent damage to gauge.

Electrics in kitchen and time clock need fixed to wall at meter cupboard.

Access to expansion tank at a future visit in roof void required to check same.



Many Thanks



Scott Hay

Once again may I express my thanks to both of you for giving Tradesmen Inc the opportunity to provide you with a top quality maintenance and minor building works service. Our aim is to provide our customers with the highest standard of workmanship at a very competitive cost.
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We were also supposed to have the reflector pannels replaced at the back of the boiler,however it seems like this wasnt done.I am waiting for a reply from them,they seem pretty genuine so im sure it is just a mistake,will let you know.

IvanOpinion

Belfastmoneysaver wrote:

Similar problem - But one radiator getting hot, one lukewarm and the next ones all cold - However the water is roasting - now getting the pump changed - £25 for a pump - Da-in-law - Free! Nice one!

BMS, I see you are getting a new pump but it might just be that the system needs to be balanced. We had a similar problem with all th heat going to a couple of radiators and someone had suggestd a new pump ... a chap I knew had a look at it and simply balanced the system which solved the problem.

Ivan