Gas cookers, hobs, fires and water heaters tend to get ignored until something smells odd or won’t light. Our Gas Safe engineers carry out careful gas appliance servicing across London, so you know everything is burning safely and properly – not just “passing a quick check”.
Most homes in London have at least one gas appliance that quietly works in the background – a cooker that’s been there since you moved in, a gas fire that only comes on in winter, a little water heater in the loft that nobody thinks about. They get used, bumped, cleaned badly and sometimes painted around, but they rarely get checked properly.
Our job isn’t just to say “yes, that’s fine”. When we carry out a gas appliance service we’re looking at the full picture: flame shape, ventilation, flues, pipework and how the appliance is actually being used. We’ve seen enough makeshift kitchen alterations and DIY “repairs” to know where the real risks live.
“Gas appliance services” sounds vague, so here’s what we really do when we’re in your kitchen or living room – whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a wider boiler and appliance gas service.
We start with the basics: pipework, isolation valves, flexible hoses, ventilation and clearances. If something has been boxed-in, tiled over or moved without anyone thinking about the gas, we’ll see it and talk you through the options.
Blue, stable flames where they should be; no yellow tipping, lazy burning or soot. We check burners, injectors and, where suitable, test combustion with calibrated equipment so your appliance isn’t silently wasting gas or producing unsafe products.
On a typical gas appliance servicing visit we clean accessible burners, check ignition, tidy thermocouples or flame sensors and make sure controls do what they’re supposed to. It’s the small adjustments that stop bigger problems later.
If we find a clear fault – a burner that won’t stay lit, a control that’s failed, a fan or valve not behaving – we’ll explain the repair, source suitable parts and carry out the work safely. Think of it as a focused gas appliance repair service rather than “we’ll see what happens”.
See how we approach repairsMany landlords ask us to handle annual boiler service and gas appliance checks in one visit, rather than juggling separate call-outs. We can inspect each gas appliance, record the findings and advise what paperwork you actually need.
Ask about certificatesSmall cafés, takeaways and community kitchens often have hard-working appliances with very little downtime. Where we can, we’ll plan a commercial gas appliance service around your quieter hours so we’re not in the way and you stay compliant.
When people search for a gas appliance repair service near me, it’s usually because something has already stopped working. A ring won’t light, the gas fire keeps going out or there’s a smell they don’t like. Other times, they’re searching for gas appliance service because they’ve never actually had one done and it’s been on the to-do list for years.
We look at age, condition and how often the appliance is used before suggesting anything. If it’s a sensible repair, we’ll say that. If the appliance is at the end of its life or parts are no longer supported, we’ll be open about it and talk through replacement options instead of endlessly patching it.
A lot of customers tell us they first looked at big-brand options after seeing phrases like “British Gas appliance service” online, then decided they’d rather deal with a local engineer they could speak to directly. We’re here for that – a straightforward gas appliance service without a call-centre feel.
Without giving away any details, there was a visit not too long ago where the job sheet just said “cooker check – flames look odd”. On site, the hob worked, but the flames were slightly lazy and one burner head was much darker than the others.
After a proper gas appliance service – cleaning, checking pressures and looking at the way it had been installed – it became clear the issue was a mix of blocked ports and a kinked flexible hose tucked behind a drawer. Nothing catastrophic on its own, but not the sort of thing you want to ignore for another five years either.
Jobs like that don’t end with dramatic before-and-after photos. They end with somebody cooking dinner that night without thinking about it – which is exactly how gas appliances should feel when they’ve been looked after.
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We’re based in East London, but a typical week might include a cooker check in Camden, a gas fire service in central London and a landlord safety visit in the east. If you’re in London and need a gas appliance service or repair, we’ll always say clearly whether we can cover you and when.
A proper gas appliance service is more than a quick look and a wipe down. We carry out safety checks, visual inspections, cleaning where needed, checks on ventilation and flues, and tests on ignition and controls. If anything is unsafe or falling outside manufacturers’ guidelines, we’ll explain it clearly and talk about repairs.
If you’re in London, there’s a good chance we can help. We regularly provide gas appliance repair service for cookers, hobs, fires and water heaters alongside our boiler work. When you call, tell us what the appliance is doing and where you are – we’ll be upfront about response times and costs.
Not automatically. An annual boiler service focuses on the boiler itself. Many customers choose to add a combined boiler and gas appliance servicing visit so everything gets checked at once.
Once a year is a good rule of thumb for appliances that are used regularly, especially in busy kitchens or for main heating. Gas fires that are used less often should still be checked every couple of years at least, or sooner if you notice any change in how they burn or smell.
Yes – we can look after commercial gas appliance service for smaller sites such as cafés, takeaways and community venues. Tell us what equipment you have and when you’re closed or quietest, and we’ll plan a visit that keeps disruption to a minimum while still meeting safety requirements.
Big national companies have their place, and some customers are happy with that style of cover. We sit on the other side of things: a local team offering gas appliance services without long phone menus or feeling like you’re just a reference number. When you ring, you talk to someone who actually understands the work.
Call us, tell us what the appliance is doing and how long it’s been like that, and we’ll be honest about whether you need a full gas appliance service, a repair, or simply a quick safety check for peace of mind.
