Expert Central Heating Boiler Installations & Boiler Servicing in Dorchester , Dorset

Do you require central heating  or boiler repairs ? At Dorchester Plumbing & Heating , we provide professional heating and gas services, at highly competitive prices. 

Central heating is one of those things you don’t notice until it stops working and when it does you want it fixing quickly and professionally.  Dorchester Plumbing & Heating specialise in full central heating and underfloor heating installations, boiler servicing, fault finding and repair.
Our experienced heating engineer Dorchester are familiar with all types of central heating systems. Core services include boiler servicing, landlord certificates and repairs, and full central heating system installations.
We can recommend the best boiler to suit you including full heating output calculations required in relation to the size of the property. In addition we can suggest system upgrades to increase energy efficiency and potentially save you money on your heating bills.
If you are considering updating your heating system we offer an efficient, reliable and competitive service and all our work will be fully certificated and compliant with all building regulations. If you require any advice on your project please get in touch.

Boilers we work on
  • Vaillant , Worcester ,Ferolli , Biasi , ATAG , Keston , Potterton , MHS Boilers , Saunier Duval , BAXI , Halstead , Cledhill , Alpha , Viessman , Vokera , Fernox , Ideal , Magna Clean , Glow worm , Ravenheat
  • Installation , Servicing , Maintenance , Repairs on all current and previous models.

Boiler Installations & Upgrades

We offer a quick and efficient boiler installation service by an experienced Gas safe registered engineer. Our engineer will install your boiler and offer demonstrations on how to use it as well as offering recommendations for aftercare and servicing for your new boiler. With over 30 years experience we offer you the highest quality workmanship and professional services for all new boiler installations and upgrades in Dorchester . Alongside boiler installations we also complete bathroom, shower, and plumbing installations.

First to Help in Emergencies

A faulty boiler causes all sorts of problems, and the only solution is to acquire a fast repair. Our expert boiler engineers operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week to answer emergency calls from our clients throughout Dorchester.

Boiler Servicing and Maintenance

Annual boiler servicing throughout Dorchester. We can identify any minor issue and resolve it before it becomes a serious problem. We offer an immediate and planned boiler maintenance service to private residential clients and landlords in and around the Dorchester area.

Our boiler services include

  • Boiler Installations & Upgrades
  • Boiler Repairs & Breakdowns
  • Boiler Servicing & Maintenance
  • Landlord Safety Certificates

Heating Problems – Boiler Advice – Heating Tips

Here are some some basic boiler checks you can do before calling a plumbing and heating engineer Dorchester . Simply follow the checklists.

If you still have any concerns after having carried out these checks feel free to contact us to arrange a visit – a phone call can put your mind at rest.

  • Gas Boilers
  • Is there gas to the boiler?
    • Check using another gas supply in the house – perhaps a cooker or gas fire?
    • Check that the gas supply valve is turned on at the gas meter.
  • Does the boiler have a pilot light?
    • Is it alight?
    • No – Refer to manual for lighting procedure. Re-light pilot and observe. (Instructions may be printed on the reverse of the boiler front panel).
    • Yes – If the pilot light is lit but there’s no heating or hot water you will require a visit.
  • Does the boiler have electronic ignition?
    i.e. no pilot? Is a spark present?
    Use eye-view to check inside boiler.

General Heating Tips For All Boilers

  • Is the electricity supply on?
    Check the boiler supply switch is on.
    Check the fuse on the boiler supply switch and replace the fuse if necessary with a 3amp fuse.
  • Is the programmer or timer switched on?
    If in doubt, switch to “override”, “constant”or “continuous”.
  • Do you have a wireless room thermostat?
    Try changing the batteries in the room unit. You may need to reset the unit by following the manufacturers instructions.