ᐅ How often should a gas heating system be serviced?

Hello,

for me, the installer comes every 2 to 3 years, and that is sufficient. They would definitely tell me if it needed to happen more often.

See you, Amazone

Thommi schrieb:
Hello, I have a Junkers boiler that has been running perfectly since 1999. No maintenance has ever been performed on it. The chimney sweep carries out an emissions test every year. I know the Junkers service technician very well, and he told me that the annual heating system inspections are just a way to make money. The boilers are designed with safety features that shut the system down and display an error code at the slightest malfunction. If the chimney sweep says the values are not within limits, you just call the technician. But everyone has to decide for themselves. Of course, I am only talking about natural gas heating. With liquefied petroleum gas or oil, it can be quite different.

Best regards, Thommi

Hello Thommi!

Unfortunately, I cannot fully agree with you and your friend, but please bear with me. You claim that the chimney sweep performs an emissions test every year, which I do believe, but does the chimney sweep not charge for this service? Don’t think it’s free—so you are paying for this, which again makes me feel it is just a money-making scheme.

I would argue that if I have a professional carry out a service every year, I would surely receive an official report on the emissions. The best part about this is that the professional really understands the device, which I wouldn’t say about the chimney sweep.

So, I would recommend reconsidering what you wrote because a boiler is not a toy. Also, regarding your boiler, are you aware that the combustion chamber seals, sparking devices, etc. wear out or get dirty? If that happens, I can assure you the boiler will no longer operate efficiently.

No offense intended, it’s just my opinion.

Best regards.

Hello,

I also have one of those boilers and have it inspected every two years. During the inspection, everything is readjusted and serviced. This way, it always runs efficiently and I pay much less to the gas provider.

See you, Loreley

Schakal schrieb:
Hello Tommi!! Unfortunately, I can’t fully follow you and your friend on this, but please. You claim that the chimney sweep carries out an exhaust gas measurement every year—I believe you, but doesn’t the chimney sweep charge for this? Don’t think this is free, so you’re paying for it, and I find this money-making again. I would argue that if I have a service done every year by a professional, I would definitely get a report on the exhaust gases, and the best part is that this person knows the device, which I wouldn’t claim for the chimney sweep. So I would say you should rethink everything you wrote because a boiler is not a toy. And one more thing about your boiler: you know that the combustion chamber seals, gaskets, etc., wear out or get dirty, and if that happens, you can be sure the boiler won’t run efficiently anymore. So, no offense—it’s just my opinion. Best regards.

Hello Schakal, since you seem to be so well informed, you should also know that the chimney sweep comes anyway every year. This is required by law in Germany. Besides measuring the CO2 levels, he also measures the flue gas losses and the boiler’s efficiency. A visual inspection of the combustion chamber and checking the boiler’s tightness are also done. I also want to let you know that it’s not just my friend but the service technician with a contract from Junkers (master craftsman). Got it? I also wrote that everyone has to decide for themselves.

Best regards, Thommi

Every heating system comes with a maintenance manual. If you are technically skilled, it’s usually not a problem at first glance. You just might need to order replacement parts if necessary.

When working on the gas side, you need to check for tightness or pressure test the pipes. However, this usually doesn’t occur.

We plan to install two gas detectors for safety – one near the heating unit and one at the end of the protective casing in the utility room.

As long as it is ensured that no gas bubbles can form, nothing should go wrong. The danger of gas is often overestimated.

Lily schrieb:

Do we really need to have a professional come, or can this be done by ourselves?

Regards, Barbar

The gas heating system is a complex setup that is exposed to high temperatures, pressure, and mechanical wear. To ensure that the efficiency of your condensing boiler remains as high as you expect throughout its entire service life, you should strictly follow the maintenance intervals for a gas heating system.