On 13/02/2020 09:57, 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.Â* 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?Â*Â* I most definitely want to make sure that it stays safe to use.

What does the panel think please?

Hard to say.

We had a new boiler fitted (about) 15 years back and took out a 'whole
system' service contract- which includes an annual service. We've had a
few minor issues but one major one- the heat exchange leaked. We were in
France at the time an middle daughter was house sitting- she noticed a
puddle on the garage floor. She rang us and I told he what to do- it was
summer and we have a back up electric immersion heater so it wasn't
urgent. The company essentially replaced the boiler- all but the case
more or less- plus the 'lock shield valves' as they were past their
best, all included.

At the last service, a few weeks back, the chap who we've got to know as
he has done most of them, commented it is in excellent condition and,
all things being equal, should last several more years etc.

When we have had problems, they have always turned up promptly and fixed
things quickly without any fuss. On one occasion the engineer hurt
himself and had to go to the local A&E so they sent someone else to
finish the job quickly etc.


The contract isn't cheap but I think it is worth it for the peace of
mind. Oh, he also casts an eye over the gas fire in the sitting room to
check it is safe. We have a CO detector etc.