How To Choose The Right Boiler Installer
Purchasing a new boiler is a significant financial investment. That’s why it is crucial that it be installed correctly. Proper installation ensures that your new boiler is using fuel efficiently, heating your property effectively, and is safe to use.
The simplest way to guarantee correct installation is to hire a professional boiler installation company with plenty of experience. They will use skilled tradesmen with the qualifications and skills necessary to correctly install your new boiler.
However, it can be challenging to find the right company, as there are dozens of providers available. To make this choice easier, here are several factors to keep in mind when comparing boiler installers.
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Finding The Right Boiler Installer
1. Ask For Recommendations
The easiest way to identify the best boiler installers in your local area is to ask for recommendations from friends, family members, and colleagues. If they have had a great experience with a company previously, they will be happy to tell you. Keep the installers they mention on your ‘short list’.
2. Look Online
Next, go online and look for information relating to the boiler installers in your local area. If the company has been operating in the area for a while, they should have a strong online presence, including:
• Online reviews on Google reviews, Yelp, Which Trusted Traders & Checkatrade
• Positive mentions on social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter
• Testimonials on their own website and third party websites
• Mentions in local discussion forums
- Check That The Workers Are Fully Licensed And Qualified
Boiler installation is a technical job that requires a certain amount of expertise. Make sure that any businesses you are considering use fully licensed tradesmen who have the appropriate safety training and qualifications.
At a minimum, all boiler installers should have:
- Training as a plumber, gas engineer, mechanical engineer, or heating engineer
- Gas safety training and registration with Gas Safe
- Comprehensive insurance
Ideally, they should also be an ‘Approved Installer’ for the type of boiler you are going to install. Approved installers are tradesmen who have received additional training on how to correctly install boilers made by a specific manufacturer.
There are Approved Installer accreditations available for all major manufacturers, including Baxi, Vaillant, and Viessmann. Aside from ensuring the job will be completed to a high standard, using a tradesman with this additional accreditation can give you access to extended warranties.
All professional boiler installation companies should be more than happy to share details of the licenses and accreditations held by their tradesmen.
- Are They Experienced?
Experienced boiler installers are usually more efficient and have superior problem solving skills because of the extensive knowledge. They have worked in a diverse range of operating environments and installed many types of boilers, which makes them skilled at handling tricky installations or unexpected problems.
- Is the Company Responsive To Your Requests?
The responsiveness of a company to enquiries can tell you how professional they are and how much they value their customers. Assess their responsiveness to your enquiries and take a look at how quickly they respond to other customers who interact with them on social media.
- Are They Familiar With The Boiler You Have Purchased?
There are dozens of boiler makes and models available. Many of these appliance have unique requirements in terms of installation and initial setup. That’s why it is usually a good idea to find a boiler installer who has installed the type of boiler you have purchased.
So, if you have purchased a Vaillant ecoTec plus combi, a Baxi boiler, a Viessmann, or another boiler brand, look for someone who is trained to install products made by that manufacturer.
- Will They Provide A Written Quotation?
Any professional boiler installer should be more than happy to provide a written quotation for their boiler installation services. The quote they provide should be easy to understand, clearly explaining all of the work that will be performed and what it will cost. If there are optional extras, the prices for those products and services should also be listed.
- What Warranties Are Provided?
A reputable boiler installer will provide customers with the details of the types of warranties that are included with your boiler installation. At a minimum, there should be a boiler manufacturer warranty, which covers you for specific repairs to the system for a certain period (usually 2 years).
There should also be a workmanship guarantee of some sort. This will ensure that the installer will return to solve any issues that occur in the first few months after installation. Some boiler manufacturers will also offer a boiler guarantee, which is similar to a warranty, but covers any potential boiler issue (warranties are usually limited to certain boiler problems).
Why Choose Quantum Gas Engineering Ltd For Boiler Installations?
Here are just a few of the reasons why Quantum Gas Engineering Ltd is the best choice for new boiler installations and repairs:
All work is complete by professionals
Accredited installers for Baxi, Vaillant, and Viessmann
Extended warranties
Experience in all operation environments
Affordable boiler installers
Fully guaranteed
Excellent customer service
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