The employee shared a money-saving tip for homeowners in a social media video
A British Gas engineer has revealed how customers can ‘lower their energy bills’. The money-saving tip was shared in a video posted on the company’s official YouTube page.
In the clip, British Gas engineer Jay explained that getting an annual boiler service could help customers save money on their energy bills. He also explained how a service helps to ensure your boiler keeps running smoothly throughout the year. Speaking in the video, Jay outlined three reasons he recommends the check to customers.
Jay said: “Part of the job is fixing boilers when they break, but what I really prefer is stopping that from happening in the first place, and that’s what an annual service is all about. Your boiler has been working hard all year, every cold morning, every hot shower, every cosy night in. Now it’s getting warmer, why not show it some TLC with an annual service? Here are my top three reasons for booking a boiler service.”
Kicking off his list, the first reason was that getting a service could “lower your energy bills.” Jay explained: “It keeps everything running safely and efficiently. A well-serviced boiler doesn’t have to work as hard to heat your home, which means it uses less energy, keeping your bills down.”
He continued: “Number two, it means you’re much less likely to have a breakdown later in the year. Nobody wants to be standing in a cold kitchen in December, waiting for a lovely engineer, like myself, to come and save the day.”
For his final point, Jay noted that an annual service could be important for your warranty. “Not everyone thinks of this one. If your boiler is still in warranty, you need an annual service to keep it valid,” he said. “So give it the attention it needs.”
In the caption, British Gas added: “In this video, Jay, a British Gas engineer, shares his top three reasons to book an annual boiler service; from keeping your boiler running safely and efficiently, to avoiding unexpected breakdowns and protecting your warranty.
“With your boiler working hard all year round, now’s the perfect time to get ahead and give it the care it needs before winter. Book now and you can get a boiler service for £69 with free British Gas Membership, helping keep your home running smoothly for less.”
Worcester Bosch, a domestic boiler provider, also suggests getting your boiler serviced in spring or summer. The experts said: “Firstly, engineers are far less busy in the warmer months because there are far fewer breakdowns. With people using their boilers less, it means you can get an appointment easier and any spares/repairs are likely to be easier to sort out.
“Secondly, you get ahead of the game for when it is time to turn your heating on. Trying to get an appointment at the beginning of winter, when everybody else is doing the same, can mean that you’re a little colder than usual, for a little longer than normal.”
