Why you need a gas safe engineer

Why you need a gas safe engineer

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In the UK, the overwhelming majority of cooking and heating appliances works on gas, both for commercial and domestic use:

• Boilers and heaters
• Water heaters
• Ovens, cookers, and hobs​

Thus, you need a pro who is capable of installing, repairing, and checking them. A Gas Safe engineer is exactly a pro we are talking about. Why? Read further to understand the reasons.

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This is your safety

When it comes to gas appliances, so many hazards lie in wait for you. Definitely, improper installation, repairs, or unqualified maintenance put your family and your premises at great risk.
First, it is about the shortened life span of your appliance. Second, it is about a gas explosion hazard that may crash not only your dwelling place but neighboured ones as well. Yes, some failures of your fueled devices may lead to this awful outcome. At last, it is about carbon monoxide poisoning that may do a lot of harm to you and your family members.

So, what would you prefer? To invite someone who just pretends he can perform gas works or an engineer who is attested and confirmed his proficiency. Of course, a Gas Safe registered engineer near you is what you need to feel safe and do not worry about possible risks. In other words, when you apply for gas works, you need to be sure everything will be done with great knowledge, experience, care, and attention to details.

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This is your law-abiding

First, by law, only a Gas Safe engineer is allowed to perform gas works. So, if you intentionally hire someone who is not certified, you break the law as such works are illegal. Withdrawal of warranty by a manufacturer of your boiler, heater, or another unit is the most evident outcome you will suffer from.
Second, without using a registered engineer, you can’t get some important papers. Here, we touch two points that the UK legislation prescribes you to have in certain cases:

• Building Regulations Compliance Certificate
• Landlord Gas Safety Record

The first one is a must for every owner of gas boilers of other units. To clarify, it confirms your compliance with Building Regulations and ensures property safety. The second one is a must for landlords, who shall perform safety checks for their rental property on an annual basis. To clarify, it is the landlord’s duty to ensure his tenant’s safety.

At London Engineers Company, we certified our engineers who work with gas. So, call us if you need a gas installation, repair, maintenance, or safety check.