Servicing

If you notice any of the following warning signs, you’ll want to get your appliance serviced right away:

• The gas appliance is not working properly
• The appliance is burning with a lazy yellow flame rather than a crisp blue one
• Black marks/stains are evident around the gas appliance
• The pilot light keeps going out
• There is increased condensation in the room

What’s the difference between a safety check and a service?

Prior to any work being carried out it is important to agree with your registered engineer their scope of the work so that everyone is clear. For example, there are differences between an appliance service and a safety check and equally between a safety check of appliances and a safety check of the whole installation, which includes all pipework and appliances.

What is an Appliance Safety Check?

An appliance safety check at a minimum includes all of the checks and tests to ensure the appliance is safe to operate, for example:

• It is correctly set and adjusted to ensure the gas is burning correctly
• It is of a type suitable for the room in which it is located
• It is physically stable, securely fitted and properly connected to the gas pipework
• There is an adequate and permanent air supply suitable for the appliance type installed
• Any flues or chimneys are operating correctly
• All safety devices function correctly

What is an Appliance Service?

An appliance service will include all of the above checks and tests and any other specific checks, for inspection and/or cleaning of the appliance as specified and detailed in the appliance manufacturer’s instructions. This may include:

• If appropriate, an analysis of the combustion exhaust gases to ensure the appliance is burning the gas safely
• A check of the condition of the appliance including (but not limited to): the effectiveness of any seals, gaskets, the cleanliness of heat exchangers etc. and checking for any signs of heat or other distress

This is not an exhaustive list and servicing requirements will vary across appliance types and models.

Note: Some appliance servicing regimes provide an interim performance check (annual) to be used in order to determine the degree of dismantling the appliance and the level of servicing required.

What is a Gas Installation Safety check?

If a gas installation safety check (all appliances and internal pipework) is required or specified each appliance will need to be checked as outlined above and additionally:

• All accessible gas pipework is visually inspected to ensure the installation is in good condition, and;
• The gas pipework is tested to ensure there are no gas leaks

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You no longer have to put up with a single, difficult to program or manual control for our heating system. Smart Thermostats bring heating controls into the modern market. With the continuing rise in the cost of energy, and 60% of energy being spent on heating your home, taking control of your costs makes increasing sense.

Traditional heating controls require complete manual input, and for you to do it within your home. Using a Smart thermostat you have the ability to control your heating from anywhere in the world via your smart phone, laptop, or other compatible device. Some models such as Nest even learn your behaviour and implement energy saving measures for you.

Contact Macfarlane Heating Services today to see how a Smart Thermostat and upgrading your heating controls can benefit you.

Macfarlane Heating Services are delighted to make the finalist shortlist of the 2018 Regional Boiler & Heating Installer or Contractor of the Year Award.

The Energy Efficiency measures introduced by the Government following the Energy Act 2013, included the Energy Company Obligations (ECO) Scheme, the Green Deal Finance Initiative, and the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI). These measures together help homeowners reduce their energy bills, tackle fuel poverty and reduce Carbon emissions.

The aim of the Energy Efficiency Awards is to provide public recognition for the excellent work the Energy Efficiency sector is doing in implementing these schemes. And to help encourage best practice within the Energy Industry as it works to improve UK housing stock.

The 2018 Regional Boiler & Heating Installer or Contractor of the Year Award rewards one exceptional company, in each of the 11 Regional areas around the UK, that installs, maintains or repairs energy efficient boilers or heating systems.

This award recognises the efforts of fully qualified Boiler & Heating engineers that provide excellent customer service, and demonstrate a high standard of quality workmanship or best practice within their local community.

We are looking forward to the awards night on the 29th June

With the current drop in temperature we have had several calls from customers with no heating. If your boiler is making a gurgling noise, showing an EA or flame loss error code, your condensate pipe may be frozen.

This video link will hopefully give you simple enough instructions to get you back up and running.

If not, give us a call and we will do our best to get you back up and running as soon as possible on 01560 482717.

Interest HEEPS Loan
The HEEPS Loan scheme is open to all owner occupiers and registered private sector landlords in Scotland. The repayment period varies based on the amount you intend to borrow but those taking out higher value loans will be able to pay back over 10 years. The loan can be for Boilers up to a value of £3,000 and Loft Installation up to £500.

What do I need to do next?
To make an application, call Home Energy Scotland on 0808 808 2282, who will arrange for an application form to be sent out.
You will need to have a Green Deal Advice Report (GDAR) carried out before you apply because any measures you wish to install must appear on the ‘Recommendations for improvement’ list on the EPC portion of the GDAR, which we can help you arrange.
Along with your completed form you will need to send a copy of your GDAR and at least one quote for each measure you wish to install.

Why choose Macfarlane Heating Services for your boiler installer?
Work carried out under the scheme must be completed by an installer who is Green Deal certified specifically for the measure you wish to install. Macfarlane Heating Services are a Green Deal approved installer.

What happens after I apply?
Once your application has been received, if you are successful, you will be offered a loan from Home Energy Scotland. You must not start work until you have received a loan offer.