Gas Boiler Service - too cheap?

Hi

I was looking for someone to service my boiler which hasn't been done in a couple of years. So looked through all the threads which said basically get someone registered with RGII. So I ring one guy who's away, and the next gives me a quote for €60, but can only do it in the evening. This seems way too cheap from the threads I read! What do you think? Is it legit, or will I find a rake of other charges on top? Seems a bit odd that he can only do it in the evening.

sounds like he's doing it as a nixer?
Was browsing one of the free papers recently, plenty of ads for gas boiler service. Going rate seemed to be €75 IIRC

www.servicemyboiler.com are adververtising for €49 at the east link bridge. i dont know them or anything about them sorry.
Some times what happens though is that people give a low price to get in the door and then add on extras

Be very wary of cheap gas boiler service, if it is being done properly by a fully registered service engineer there are several checks to be made which take time. Some people are in and out very quickly and cheaply but they are not doing a thorough job.

sorry that was www.wefixboilers.com

€60 or thereabouts is pretty much bang on for a cash in hand service IME. So, the decision is yours.

Thanks all. Have gone with the €85 guy, mainly as my plumber recommended him.
G

My only comment here is, if it sounds to good to be true, then it most likely is!

80-90 euro would seem to be the going rate for a proper service at the minute

Has anybody used this company for a boiler service?
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I am looking for a routine boiler service, and they popped up on a google search. They seem RGI registered and above board, but €55 seems a bit cheap.....

Ask them to give you a full breakdown of what they carry out for their €55 incl vat service. I know I would not be doing it for that. Are they soundness testing the whole system and carrying out a full Annexe E check on the whole installation? You you also get a full flue gas analysis report on the boiler? Also ask how long it will take. It should be 1 hour to 1 & 1/2 hours minimum.

from their website: (note, I have no connection to this company, just looking for someone to service mine! )


2. SCOPE OF SERVICE
Boiler Inspection
2.1 A service engineer will perform a full service on your domestic boiler. The service includes 16 (+) separate tests and checks all of which are outlined below.
As part of the boiler inspection our nominated Service Engineer will inspect the central heating boiler and clean and adjust it as necessary. All visual checks and tests applied are in accordance with IS813:2002 and the Service Engineer follows manufacturer's instructions.
The following tests and checks will be applied to the appliance:
 Boiler check
 Check spur switch for 3 amp fuse.
 Check isolating valves
 Check location & condition of flue
 Check permitted location of appliance
 Check condition of flue outlet & flue guard
 Check terminal location
 Check cowl fitted
 Check main burner
 Check pilot burner
 Check heat exchanger
 Check for adequate ventilation on appliance
 Issue CO2 reading.
 Check Condensing Trap operation
 Check condensing line operation
Tests applied
Use of Flue analyser to ensure effectiveness of Gas boiler & flue
Test functionality of Gas boiler & flue with boiler running.
Test appliance burner pressure.
Boiler safety check
During a boiler inspection a Service Engineer will check the integrity of the boiler in accordance with Annex C of IS 813: 2002.

My point exactly. A CHECK of the boiler only. This is a typical low price service. A proper service IMHO must include an Annexe test of the whole installation. There are too many things to go wrong in a system that could be avoided with a proper test of the integrity of the whole installation. At the very least an Annexe E should be carried out and is a gas fire is installed a spillage test should be carried out. These are tests I would normally include in a standard boiler service even when not requested. When I leave a job, I want piece of mind at the very least!

so how much would a "proper" boiler cost? and how does one find someone to do it? Bord Gais?

What is an annexe test?

I have paid €69 this year and over €100 past years and no one stayed more than an hour.............30-60 mins.

How does the ordinary punter know?

Typically €80 - €100 incl VAT

monagt said:

What is an annexe test?

I have paid €69 this year and over €100 past years and no one stayed more than an hour.............30-60 mins.

How does the ordinary punter know?

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Annexe E:
- Soundness test of the installation & all connected applicances
- Check condition of all visible pipework and flexible connectors
- Check/calculate for adequate ventilation for all appliances
- Check/test effectiveness of any flue or chimney, spillage test, etc.
- Check appropriateness of all appliance locations