Oil Boiler Servicing and Repairs – Yorkshire, Lincolnshire & Shropshire

If your home or business runs on oil heating, an annual service is the most reliable way to keep it running safely and efficiently. Rix Services has OFTEC-qualified engineers with the skills and experience to service and repair all makes and models of oil boiler across Yorkshire and Lincolnshire. Backed by 60 years of heating expertise and the oil knowledge of Rix Petroleum, we understand oil heating end to end – not just the boiler, but the whole system.

Why Does Your Oil Boiler Need an Annual Service?

Safety comes first. A poorly maintained oil boiler can produce carbon monoxide – a colourless, odourless gas that can be fatal. Annual servicing by a qualified OFTEC engineer significantly reduces that risk by checking combustion is clean and the flue is clear.

Beyond safety, regular servicing keeps your boiler running efficiently. An unmaintained boiler works harder, burns more oil, and costs more to run over time. Catching small issues early almost always prevents bigger, more expensive repairs later.

There are practical and legal reasons too. Most oil boiler manufacturers require annual servicing to keep the warranty valid – miss it and a claim could be refused. Landlords also have a duty of care to ensure heating equipment is safely maintained for tenants. And for anyone with an oil supply to manage, a well-maintained boiler is simply one less thing to worry about.

Oil Boiler Repairs – Spotting the Warning Signs Early

Oil boilers are reliable, but things do go wrong. If you notice any of the following, it’s worth calling us sooner rather than later:

• The boiler has locked out or is showing a fault code
• The flame is yellow or orange rather than a clean blue
• Unusual noises – banging, rumbling, or clicking
• No hot water or heating despite the boiler appearing to run
• A smell of oil near the boiler or oil tank

Our OFTEC-qualified engineers are experienced in diagnosing and fixing oil boiler faults quickly, so you’re not left without heating any longer than necessary. Because Rix is also the team behind Rix Petroleum – one of the UK’s leading heating oil suppliers – we understand the full picture of how oil heating systems work, from the tank to the heat exchanger. That joined-up knowledge makes a real difference when something goes wrong.

Areas We Cover

We service and repair oil boilers across Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, and Shropshire including Hull, East Yorkshire, North Yorkshire, Lincolnshire and Telford. If you’re not sure whether we cover your area, give us a call – we’re happy to let you know.

Book Your Oil Boiler Service Today

Getting your oil boiler serviced is straightforward – just get in touch and we’ll arrange a convenient time for one of our OFTEC engineers to visit. No hard sell, no pressure.

Call us: 01482 822822

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