Czech Gas Association: Gas boiler servicing should be arranged as soon as possible; autumn slots will fill up

Gas customers should arrange an appointment as soon as possible for regular servicing of their boilers and other gas appliances, according to Czech gas engineers. Gas service companies expect a sharp increase in orders in autumn, when the heating season begins, leading to longer waiting times, the Czech Gas Association said. It warned of problems caused by deposits forming in appliances; dozens of cases were reported last year.

„We recommend arranging an inspection as soon as possible rather than leaving it until the last minute, when heating will already be needed and it may be difficult to find an available appointment,“ said Ivo Kršek, head of the Technical Department at the Czech Gas Association.

Consumers should have their gas appliances inspected at least once a year, the association said. These include boilers, cookers and household gas installations. „Such an inspection not only provides assurance that gas appliances can be operated safely, but can also significantly extend their service life,“ said Josef Kotrba, director general of the Czech Gas Association. He stressed that inspections should always be carried out by a professional.