28-08-2013, 10:28 PM
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Re: Boiler Service
Originally Posted by Uncle Joe
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Gas boilers need servicing every year to prevent them discharging CO2 into the air which could kill you. You should also get a 'Gas Safety Certificate' for your house Insurance. If things go wrong, and you don't have the certificate, your insurance may be invalidated.
28-08-2013, 10:46 PM
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Re: Boiler Service
Originally Posted by Mups
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That interesting UJ, I didn't know anything about that. Is the gas man supposed to give us the certificate at the time of service?
It's the same with gas fires and cookers as well, if you're selling, that is.
29-08-2013, 12:42 AM
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Re: Boiler Service
Originally Posted by Mups
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Thankyou Mollie. I have always got the engineer to sign the 'Service Book', would that suffice? Is that the same as a certificate?
29-08-2013, 08:54 AM
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Re: Boiler Service
Originally Posted by Mups
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Thankyou Mollie. I have always got the engineer to sign the 'Service Book', would that suffice? Is that the same as a certificate?
No Jean darlin' - you need an actual 'safety certificate'. - a signature in the service book isn't sufficient for your household insurance.
29-08-2013, 10:22 AM
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Re: Boiler Service
Asked the gasman when he serviced my boiler the other day about this certificate and he looked at me like I was mad, apparently rental property owners get one but he has never produced one for a tenant or home owner. The signature in the service book is fine for insurance and proving it's been done.He is a proper British Gas service man too so I trust he knows what he is doing.
29-08-2013, 11:24 AM
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Re: Boiler Service
I agree Julie, our service man makes out a fault/check list sheet which also serves as a reciept, and that is proof enough I would have thought, although it is news to me that these things are demanded by your insurance company, never heard of that one other than for commercial landlord insurances..
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