Underfloor Heating Maintenance & Servicing

Knowing the maintenance needs of underfloor heating is not just to ensure its smooth and efficient operation. You will also need to pass this knowledge from the underfloor heating engineer to the end client.

It has key differences that the end user may not know, and your choice of installer can affect how much maintenance a client should anticipate in the long term. In this blog, we will outline the maintenance and servicing needs of the system to advise your clients.

Does Underfloor Heating Need Servicing?

The underfloor heating manifold and pipes seldom require servicing or regular maintenance to maintain energy-efficient heating. The heat source, like a boiler or heat pump, will need to be serviced annually, as one would do with a radiator-based system. The underfloor heating manifold should be inspected by a professional, ideally during the boiler service, to ensure all parts are working as intended.

Be aware of workmanship and parts’ guarantees, and pass details to the end client for their convenience. For example, many of the underfloor heating manifolds we install come with a 10-year parts guarantee, and our own workmanship comes with a 2-year guarantee. This offers you and your clients peace of mind should a fault occur.

Does Electric Underfloor Heating Need Maintenance?

While electric underfloor heating has no maintenance requirements, it’s important for the property owner to have electrical safety checks carried out immediately after installation, then once every five years.

What Reduces the Maintenance Needs of Underfloor Heating?

Not all underfloor heating engineers design their systems equally, and some can be prone to air blocks, leaks, sediment buildup, or parts faults that would require more frequent maintenance regimes.

High-quality underfloor heating by Easyflow often requires less maintenance than other underfloor heating. We install our pipework in continuous loops, reducing the chance of leaks naturally occurring. We also install air escape vents in strategic areas, reducing the chances of airlocks occurring.

This is good for developers because properly installed heating will result in fewer complaints from the end client. And should a fault occur earlier than expected, the parts and workmanship guarantees will have it covered.

Who Services Underfloor Heating?

Underfloor heating engineers and plumbers experienced with underfloor heating have the necessary experience to carry this out. For electric underfloor heating, a qualified electrician can carry out the necessary tests.

Our underfloor heating engineers install high-quality systems that require minimal maintenance. In addition, we can instruct the end client on how to correctly maintain the underfloor heating manifold and system following installation.