THE WORK
What the job involves
A gas fire needs servicing every year, the same as a boiler, and it is the appliance people forget. Nelson Plumbing & Heating services and repairs inset, outset and living flame gas fires across Greater Manchester. Gas Safe registered engineers, and a written record at the end.
What's included
Full Gas Safe safety check
Flue flow and spillage test
Burner, injector and pilot cleaned
A written service record
Honest report on anything worn or obsolete
Why gas fires get missed
Most people book the boiler service and stop there. The gas fire sits in the living room unserviced for years, and it is the appliance where that matters most.
It burns in the room you sit in. A modern boiler is room sealed, taking its air from outside and sending everything back out through the flue. An open gas fire draws air from the room and vents up a chimney that can be blocked by a bird's nest or years of soot. If that flue stops clearing, the products of combustion have nowhere to go.
The warning signs are easy to dismiss. Black marks above the fire. A lazy yellow flame instead of a crisp blue one. Condensation on the windows while it is running, or a smell when it first lights. Any of those is a reason to stop using it and have it looked at.
A carbon monoxide alarm is not a substitute for a service. It is the last line of defence, not the check. You still want one in the room, and you still want the appliance tested every year.
Repairs: what usually goes wrong
Most gas fire faults come down to a short list, and most are repairable.
The pilot lights but will not stay lit. Nearly always the thermocouple. It is the safety device that proves the flame is there, and when it weakens it shuts the gas off a few seconds after you let go of the button.
The pilot will not light at all. Usually a blocked pilot injector, which is a clean rather than a part.
It lights, then cuts out after a while. Often the oxygen depletion sensor doing exactly what it is designed to do, which means the real problem is ventilation or the flue, not the fire.
Sooting and yellow flames. Frequently the ceramic coals or logs put back in the wrong positions after a clean. They are laid out to a set pattern for a reason, and moving them changes how the fire burns.
We diagnose the fault and quote a fixed price before any work starts, so you are not agreeing to an open-ended bill.
Landlords and gas fires
If you let a property with a gas fire in it, the fire is part of your annual duty, not an optional extra.
Every gas appliance goes on the CP12. Boiler, fire, cooker and hob. A record covering the boiler alone does not discharge the duty.
Decommissioned fires still need dealing with properly. A fire that is capped off and no longer in use should be recorded as such by the engineer, not simply ignored.
We do landlord gas safety checks and gas fire servicing on the same visit across Greater Manchester, which is usually one appointment for the tenant rather than two.
REVIEWS
Rated 9.86 from 483 Checkatrade reviews
Every review below is from a real Nelson Plumbing and Heating customer across Greater Manchester.
CheckatradeCommunication with the company was fantastic. Turrell came round to complete the job for us and was very professional and friendly. Would use again.
CheckatradeI had a great experience from start to finish. Communication was excellent, they always arrived on time, and I am very happy with the quality of the work. A special mention to Ryan, who was professional, friendly, and amazing with my German Shepherd.
CheckatradeGreat service from start to finish. I had inadvertently purchased the wrong replacement part, but the plumber sorted it with the minimum of fuss. He cleared everything away once the job was complete and shared some useful information for future maintenance.
CheckatradeJob completed to a high standard, operatives were prompt, polite and professional.
CheckatradePrompt answer, arranged for a plumber to visit the next morning, plumber arrived on time and carried out the work efficiently and to a great standard.
CheckatradeSuper friendly, quick response, sorting my leaking shower quickly. Thanks.
GoogleI arranged for a plumber from Nelson Plumbing and Heating to replace an isolation valve at a property in Salford. The plumber turned up on time, did a fast and professional job. Price was cheaper than the estimate. Great service and will be my go to plumber for any further work required in the Manchester area.
GoogleThey arrived promptly as arranged and both introduced themselves and interacted very well with our dog. They installed our new boiler very efficiently and professionally, giving honest advice on which services we may require in the future.
GoogleI cannot recommend Turrell highly enough. He was an absolute pleasure to deal with and professional from start to finish. He took his time to explain everything clearly, which immediately put me at ease, something that is a massive deal for me when dealing with the building trade.
GoogleReally happy with the annual boiler service provided by Tom. Turned up on time, got everything done quickly. Friendly, professional and would definitely use again.
GoogleVery happy with Nelson Plumbing. I am always a bit wary when it comes to jobs around the house, but these guys were very professional, prompt on arrival, got the job done nice and tidy and very pleasant. Would recommend, and the price was very reasonable.
GoogleFriendly and helpful service. I was really impressed with Tom who undertook diagnostic testing and then the replacement of parts on my water system in the house. Thank you for the quick turnaround and efficient service.
FAQS
Questions we get asked
Straight answers before you book. If yours is not here, pick up the phone and ask.
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GUIDES
Worth reading first
Questions we get asked all the time, answered properly.
SERVICE AREA
Where we work
Manchester, Salford, Trafford, Stockport, Sale and the towns around them.
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Other things we do
Plumbing, heating and gas across Greater Manchester, all handled by the same team.
