As winter approaches are there any essential purchases for your home that you should make? A new carpet or perhaps a new TV for Christmas? Whilst both of these are undoubtedly worth having, what happens if your gas central heating stops working because of a boiler breakdown? Are you prepared to be cold and miserable in the freezing winter months? Have you a contingency fund for an emergency boiler repair, or an even more expensive bill for a new boiler? If the answer is no, perhaps taking out boiler cover should be your priority this winter.

A boiler service is a thorough assessment of your household’s boiler. It includes a series of checks and tests, and cleaning, to help the boiler operate correctly and safely. As a homeowner or landlord, getting your boiler serviced regularly is important and, in this guide, we’ll tell you everything you might need to know.

Chances are, as you’re enjoying the warm summer months by relaxing in the sun or eating al fresco, you won’t give your boiler service a second thought. But should you? Is a summer boiler service something to think about?