Gas boilers are the only source of hot water for most families in the UK. Unfortunately, they break down from time to time, and need replacing or repairing. When unqualified engineers are asked to execute these gas-related services, you aren’t getting the best people on the job. Plus, your boiler setup won’t be to code. So, what is a gas safe engineer? A gas safe engineer is someone registered, accredited and qualified to install, repair and maintain gas fixtures and appliances in the United Kingdom, Isle of Man, and Guernsey.
Why should you choose a gas safe engineer?
The truth is that it is now illegal for gas engineers that aren’t listed on the Gas Safe Register to work with gas. It is important that gas engineers who fit, fix and service appliances like boilers, fires, ovens and hobs must be gas-registered. If they carry out the work without being registered, they are breaking the law and lives could end up being put at risk.
How can you verify that your engineer is gas safe?
The quickest way to verify that your engineer is gas safe is to consult the Gas Safe Register. This is where you’ll find a full list of gas safe engineers across the UK, and you can search for the gas engineer you’re about to consult. Visit www.gassaferegister.co.uk or phone 0800-408-5500 to see if an engineer is gas safe registered.
What should you ask your gas engineer?
In order to properly vet an engineer you can ask them for the following credentials before proceeding:
- Their engineer ID license number
- The start and expiry date of their Gas Safe registration
- The work your chosen gas engineer is registered to
- The up-to-date qualifications held by the engineer
Gas Safe Engineers
HeatXpert are gas safe engineers who you can trust with your home boiler installations, repairs and servicing. With years of experience and a great track record, we ensure that we bring our best to every project
We can assist with a range of other services including
- Boiler installations
- Boiler repairs
- Boiler servicing
- Radiator replacement
- Hot water cylinders