Does boiler servicing include check of magnetic filter?

Is a magnetic filter always inspected as part of a boiler servicing?

Asked by jonathan on 30th Aug 2022
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"Should be part of the service procedure and always carried out by our engineers"
Answered on 30th Aug 2022 - Member since Jan 2022 - report
"Yes it should be included in a service. The magnet needs to be cleaned."
Answered on 30th Aug 2022 - Member since Aug 2022 - report
"Yes but you must tell the engineer before agreement to include the magnetic filter"
Answered on 30th Aug 2022 - Member since Apr 2016 - report
"Yes the filter need to cleaned on every gas service"
Answered on 30th Aug 2022 - Member since Oct 2020 - report
"Yes, the magnetic filter will need cleaning during servicing as it is designed to collect metal particles caused by any rusting in the heating system. The magnetic filter helps to protect boiler, system components as well as minimising blockages. It is also good practice to add a bit of inhibitor after cleaning."
Answered on 30th Aug 2022 - Member since Mar 2022 - report
"Yes a filter should be cleaned on an annual service , and the system should be checked for inhibitor levels, and topped up if required"
Answered on 30th Aug 2022 - Member since Jul 2022 - report
"Yes it’s part of boiler service procedure.If filter not cleaned annually it’s can start to let sludge to boiler
Thanks"
Answered on 30th Aug 2022 - Member since Apr 2020 - report
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