OFTEC promotes Carbon Monoxide check as part of boiler service

FOLLOWING the recent tragic loss of life in Castlerock due to a carbon monoxide leak from an LPG appliance, OFTEC (the leading trade body for competent oil technicians) is advising consumers to have their oil appliances checked before winter sets in.
By The Newsroom
Published 12th Aug 2010, 11:54 BST
Updated 16th Aug 2010, 17:11 BST

OFTEC Ireland Manager, David Blevings said: “All fossil fuelled appliances produce Carbon Monoxide and if installed and serviced correctly should not pose any threat. It makes common sense to have your appliance checked and serviced annually by a competent person to make sure it is running safely and efficiently.

“In addition, the installation of a CO monitor can provide total peace of mind – these are available to consumers from the OFTEC Direct website at www.oftecdirect.com or by phone at 0845 65 85 080.

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“Consumers tend to forget about their boilers until the cold weather kicks in during autumn, but OFTEC felt a strong message about CO safety is needed.

“It is important that people use a qualified installer to service their boiler as unqualified work can potentially cause fault. OFTEC has over 9,500 registered business and technician members throughout the UK and Ireland who have been assessed to ensure they have the skills to carry out safe, effective installation and servicing work.

“All technicians carry a portable gas analyser that can detect Carbon Monoxide and we recommend that clients with rented property should ask for the Landlord’s certificate available from OFTEC technicians,” he added.

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