HEATING SERVICES NOTTINGHAM
Landlord Safety Certificates
As a landlord in Nottingham, you are legally obliged to have all gas appliances checked for safety at your rented property under the gas safety (installation and use) regulation 1998. If you wish, we are more than happy to liaise directly with your tenants to arrange the inspection/service to save you time. If there is anything important picked up during the visit we will notify you straight away and the certificate will be sent to you, usually on the same day of the inspection.
Power Flushing
The build-up of sludge in your central heating system is inevitable as it contains different metals combined with water that can, over time, cause corrosion and result in the following problems:
- Cold spots on radiators and/or radiators not heating up effectively
- Boiler making a banging or overheating (kettling) noise due to sludge and scale build-up
- Reduced life of the central heating pump
- Inconsistent or no hot water (combination boilers) due to the sludge build-up in the heat exchanger of your boiler
If you feel that your boiler system is not functioning how it used to, then maybe a power flush is what you need to rejuvenate an old system. At Hutchinson Plumbing & Heating, we are happy to come along to your property and test your system and advise whether the outlay of a power flush is a worthwhile investment for you. In addition to the power flush, we can fit thermostatic radiator valves and highly recommend a magnetic system filter to prevent any future problems.
Gas Safety Inspection
What is a gas safety inspection (CP12)?
A gas safety inspection (Cp12) is a thorough assessment of your property to check gas safety. The full inspection involves checking:
- The appliances for gas tightness
- The standing and working pressure if test points are available
- The burner pressure/gas rate against the manufacturer’s data plate
- The satisfactory provision of all necessary ventilation
- The satisfactory operation of safety devices
- For physical stability, presence, and effectiveness of brackets (where appropriate)
In addition, the engineer will also:
- Test the flue flow to ensure the removal of products of combustion
- To investigate any evidence of unsafe operation and report to the landlord
- Issue the landlord or homeowner a gas safety record
