In article , Dave Plowman (News)
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In article , JoeJoe
wrote:
we have a Worcester Bosch GREENSTAR CDi CLASSIC combi boiler, fitted 8
years ago (in the garage).

Used for heating and to power one very frequently used shower.

It has been serviced annually (£75 I think) as it was a condition for
the 7 year warranty that it came with. It worked without any fault
since new.

Is it a good idea/necessity to have it serviced every year?

Not having an issue with paying for it - just wondering if it is
necessary? I most definitely want to make sure that it stays safe to
use.

What does the panel think please?

My Viessmann has never been serviced. It was a self install, so not sure
about the warranty with that. But was likely only 5 years anyway.

It's now 12 years old, and gas usage each year much the same. So I've
saved £900 - well on the way to pay for a new boiler when needed.

mine (a Glow Worm) was installed in 1989, by myself. It doesn't get a
regular service, but I have cleaned it a couple of times.

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