Why Does My Cylinder Need A Service?
Manufacturers recommend that you have your hot water cylinder serviced annually to:
Unvented cylinders have a greater service need due to the water being stored in a sealed, pressurised vessel at high temperatures. Your cylinder should be serviced annually by a qualified engineer and the benchmark log completed to maintain the guarantee on the inner vessel.
What Your Hot Water Cylinder Service Visit Includes
During your service visit, I will:
Inspect your hot water system has been installed in compliance with Building Regulations
Check the flow rates (hot & cold)
Check the temperature of hot water
Inspect joints to the cylinder for leaks
Check for the correct operation of safety relief valves
Thermostat check and set
Clean the inline filter within the inlet control set
Check the pressure charge on the expansion vessel and recharging if required
Update your Service Record