Patio heater service in Ottery St Mary

Patio heaters are pretty simple devices, but they still need proper maintenance. Gas appliances stored outdoors or in damp sheds can corrode, spiders love to nest in burner holes, and hoses deteriorate over time. A service catches these issues before they become safety hazards or leave you with a heater that won't light when you need it.

We service all common patio heater types - freestanding pyramid heaters, table-top models, wall-mounted units, and hanging heaters. This covers both propane bottle-fed models and natural gas versions if you've got plumbed gas to your patio.

### Service Checks We Perform

| Component | What We Check | Common Issues Found | |-----------|---------------|---------------------| | Gas connections | Leak testing with soapy water | Perished seals, loose fittings | | Burner | Visual inspection, cleaning | Spider webs, dust buildup, corrosion | | Ignition system | Spark generation, alignment | Failed piezo igniters, misaligned electrode | | Thermocouple | Safety cutoff response | Dirty sensor, failed component | | Reflector/emitter | Condition, cleanliness | Rust, damage, reduced efficiency | | Hose & regulator | Cracks, damage, pressure | Perished rubber, faulty regulation |

### What Servicing Achieves

**Safety**: Gas leaks, failed safety cutoffs, and damaged components can be dangerous. A service identifies these issues before they cause problems.

**Reliability**: There's nothing more annoying than a heater that won't light or keeps cutting out mid-evening. Servicing prevents most common failure modes.

**Efficiency**: Clean burners and reflectors produce better heat output. A dirty heater uses the same gas but produces less warmth.

**Longevity**: Regular maintenance prevents small issues becoming big failures that write off the whole unit.

We're not Gas Safe registered engineers, so we handle basic maintenance and minor repairs. Anything requiring gas line work or complex repairs gets referred to proper specialists.