We’d like to remind Forumites to please avoid political debate on the Forum.
This is to keep it a safe and useful space for MoneySaving discussions. Threads that are – or become – political in nature may be removed in line with the Forum’s rules. Thank you for your understanding.
The MSE Forum Team would like to wish you all a Merry Christmas. However, we know this time of year can be difficult for some. If you're struggling during the festive period, here's a list of organisations that might be able to help
📨 Have you signed up to the Forum's new Email Digest yet? Get a selection of trending threads sent straight to your inbox daily, weekly or monthly!
Has MSE helped you to save or reclaim money this year? Share your 2025 MoneySaving success stories!
British Gas HomeCare boiler service... do they need meter access?
RealBobbyDazzler
Posts: 79 Forumite
My partner has booked British Gas to do their annual service as part of our homecare cover. I've just realised I've managed to take the garage key with me to work where the gas meter is located. They've got full access to the boiler as it's in another room & the flue etc, but does anyone know if they need meter access to isolate or do they just check the boilers function?
Whoops.. just wanting to know if I need to ring the poor bloke to cancel!
Whoops.. just wanting to know if I need to ring the poor bloke to cancel!
0
Comments
-
It's not just meter, it's a gas valve next to it. I'm no expert in servicing, but I think the engineer might need access to the valve.
1 -
I have BG cover and they have never needed to access the meter. Only if there was a gas leak discover might it become a problem.
0 -
Only if they needed to isolate the supply. BG won't take long, he may not even take the front panel off...No free lunch, and no free laptop
0 -
Ah interesting. I had a local guy and was surprised that he didn't even remove the front panel. That's where the parts to be serviced are on mine.But no, even the year before when he did a proper job he didn't need access to the gas meter.
I can rise and shine - just not at the same time!
viral kindness .....kindness is contageous pass it on
The only normal people you know are the ones you don’t know very well
0 -
Seriously the most important thing is access to the meter, it needs a tightness test for one thing kind of mandatory but taking readings at the meter is also required. Whether it be a service or a gas safety check the meter access is very important.TELLIT01 said:I have BG cover and they have never needed to access the meter. Only if there was a gas leak discover might it become a problem.
You need to ask them why they don't need access to the meter and see what nonsense they come out with.
1 -
TELLIT01 said:I have BG cover and they have never needed to access the meter. Only if there was a gas leak discover might it become a problem.
Servicing my boiler has always included a gas pressure test which is done to check for leaks in the supply pipework, this is done at the meter.
0 -
The person servicing my boiler has always needed access to the meter. As above, I would be concerned that any service done without meter access was deficient.0
Confirm your email address to Create Threads and Reply
Categories
- All Categories
- 352.9K Banking & Borrowing
- 253.9K Reduce Debt & Boost Income
- 454.7K Spending & Discounts
- 246K Work, Benefits & Business
- 602.1K Mortgages, Homes & Bills
- 177.8K Life & Family
- 259.9K Travel & Transport
- 1.5M Hobbies & Leisure
- 16K Discuss & Feedback
- 37.7K Read-Only Boards