Needing a Purge??...

[Jemisa]

We've put our central heating on to check things out before the cold nights are upon us, Nothing, things are not working. I phoned the heating engineers who serviced it 4 weeks ago & things were fine, they said the system may need a part or a Purge through. mmm! are they having me on? or not, anyone with any knowledge of heating probs?
The part + labour £100, the Purge could be £200 - £500 depending.

jem

[douglas9401]

You'd like to think they guarantee their work and would at least come back for a poke around to see if they've accidentally disturbed something vital. Call me suspicious but did the engineer ride up on a horse and wear leather chaps?

[TonyV]

Where the guys that serviced it GasSafe registered?

[chas2008]

im asuming by purge they mean powerflush ? that can often benefit a system but i wouldnt of thought it would cure one that didnt work...Its ofetn an add on to make more money out of a job...
Also im not quite sure how that can diagnose it over the phone and decide it may need a part....

[AlBags]

Jemisa ..
What type is it? Combi? Condensing? Oil? Gas? HW Cylinder and tanks in roof?

If it's a combi or a sealed 'System' boiler, check the water pressure on the gauge .. and top up to about ,75bar (cold) and try again.

[AlBags]

Stay away from Powerflushes. They are RARELY needed.
They are ONE BIG money spinner.

Al.

[Jemisa]

No Chas it wasn't diagnosed over the phone. We had a service 4 weeks ago. it was mentioned then. He cleaned everything up did what ever had to be done. Said we may need a small part in the near future. But the heating was fine at that time. When I spoke to him today he reminded me of things he may have to do when he comes Friday.
I was a bit dubious thats why I posted here.
But what can I do? Its got to be done I could go to another Co' but how do I know if they are any different... They've got me by the short & curlies really.
Yes Tony to your Q. These people installed the boiler 6 years ago & they come and service it every year. We've never used anyone else.

jem

[AlBags]

End of discussion then.