How long does it take to service a boiler?

[kasser]

And how do I verify that it has actually been serviced and it was not just a safety check being carried out?

 

[rpm]

Make and model would help the guys

 

[kasser]

I only know it's a Worcester. Not my boiler.
And it's not brand new, so there would be some work, cleaning, etc, needed I'm guessing.

 

[rpm]

Just wait for a reply now from somebody with the Yellow badge besides their name.

 

[jtsplumbing]

This will depend on model, how old , access to boiler

 

[kasser]

few years old, easy access in the kitchen.
What about how to ensure the servicing was actually carried out and not just a safety check?

 

[Gasmk1]

depends on the boiler also the experience of the engineer, whats your problem cost or time taken, cost is a given time taken is dependent on the engineers knowledge and know how. i can service some boilers 1/2 hour but some take longer also whether any service parts are required.

 

[A1P]

And how do I verify that it has actually been serviced and it was not just a safety check being carried out?

J am assuming you have some issue with how the engineer carried out the service.There are a lot of variables age/make of boiler,how well it has been previously serviced.Some boilers require consumable parts ,some MI's require more to be done,some are more difficult than others.Worcester are not a favourite of mine.
It is difficult for a customer to know what has been done although a good engineer having viewed it,might explain if it is a straightforward job or if it has been neglected and requires to quote Masood 'a heart transplant and several hail Marys.'This would cost much more than a basic price.Prices vary,start at £50.Do you feel he did very little in a short time?

 

[kasser]

I have no issues (yet). There were 2 of them and they said it would take 20 minutes, though I didn't note how long they actually took.
20 minutes sounds faster than what I've read it's supposed to take, 30 - 60 min. Two of them sounds like it should be faster but I doubt you can have two people working on a boiler at the same time?
My concern is that I am unable to actually verify what they've done.

It's easy to check the work of a bricklayer - wall goes up, a plumber fixes a leak, all dry, boiler install, hot water available, etc.. but boiler servicing? In 20 minutes? And as I said, it's not new.

 

[jtsplumbing]

Do you know is its a combi boiler ?