Fire clicks but will not light
Piezo ignition failing on a Baxi fire in Preston. Replaced the spark electrode and lead, set the gas pressure and serviced the fire while we were there.
Gas Fire Service & Repair · PR1, PR2
Gas Fire Service & Repair in Preston.
Annual safety service · Repairs · Free quotes
Need gas fire servicing in Preston? Our Gas Safe registered engineers cover PR1, PR2 from our Burnley base. Annual gas fire servicing and repairs by Gas Safe engineers. We strip and clean the burner, re-lay the coals or ceramics, test the flue, check the oxygen-depletion and flame-supervision devices and measure carbon monoxide — then fix faults like pilots that will not stay lit, ignition problems and sooting.
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12-month workmanship warranty
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For gas fire servicing in PR1, PR2.
Local to Preston
Gas Fire Service & Repair in Preston, done properly.
Preston is the western edge of our regular coverage — about 40 minutes down the M65/M6 — and we run dedicated Preston engineer days through the week. PR1 covers the city centre, Plungington, Avenham and Frenchwood; PR2 covers Fulwood, Sharoe Green, Cadley and the more suburban stretches north of the railway line.
Gas fires sit in the room you relax in, so they must burn cleanly. Over time, dust, fallen debris in the chimney, misplaced coals and worn parts can cause incomplete combustion and carbon monoxide. Manufacturers recommend a service every 12 months — and landlords are legally required to have every gas fire checked each year as part of the CP12.
Every gas fire servicing job in Preston is carried out by a Gas Safe registered engineer (No. 305612), priced upfront and backed by our 12-month workmanship warranty. Call 01282 914 044 or message us on WhatsApp.
What's included
- Full strip, clean & re-lay of coals / pebbles / logs
- Flue flow & spillage test on every visit
- Carbon monoxide & combustion check
- Flame-supervision (thermocouple) & ODS checks
- Pilot, ignition & thermocouple repairs
- Ventilation & chimney condition checked
- Written safety report — landlord CP12 available
- Discount when serviced with your boiler
When Preston customers call us
- Yellow, orange or lazy flames instead of blue
- Soot or black staining on the fire, wall or ceiling
- Pilot light keeps going out
- The fire clicks but will not ignite
- A smell when the fire is on
- It has been more than 12 months since the last service
How it works
Your gas fire servicing in 4 simple steps
- 1
Visual & flue check
We check the fire, hearth, ventilation and chimney condition before anything is lit.
- 2
Strip & clean
Burner, pilot and injector cleaned, coals or ceramics cleaned and re-laid correctly.
- 3
Safety tests
Flue flow and spillage tests, CO check, flame-supervision and ODS devices tested.
- 4
Report
Written service report — and any repair priced before we do it.
Recent work
Typical gas fire servicing jobs around Preston
Safety concern after a CO alarm
CO alarm sounded in a Preston lounge. Fire was capped immediately; a bird nest had partly blocked the chimney. After the chimney was cleared we re-tested and the fire passed.
Annual service with the boiler
Family in Fulwood booked their boiler and gas fire services together — both done in one visit with a combined discount and one written report.
Smell gas or CO alarm going off?
Turn off appliances and the gas at the meter, open windows, don't use switches or flames, and call the National Gas Emergency line on 0800 111 999. Once it is made safe, we can repair the fault.
What Preston customers say
"Excellent workmanship. They replaced my old system with zero hassle and left the place spotless. Truly reliable team."
S. Lever
Preston
"Fantastic service! Arrived the same day, diagnosed the problem quickly, and had everything sorted in no time. Couldn't ask for better."
J. Robinson
Burnley
"Boiler installation was smooth from start to finish. Clean, efficient, and very professional. Highly recommended!"
M. Khan
Blackburn
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Gas Fire Service & Repair in Preston: FAQs
+How much is a gas fire service in Preston?
Call us for a free, fixed price for a gas fire service in Preston (PR1, PR2). Book it together with your boiler service and we discount the combined visit.
+Do you repair gas fires in Preston?
Yes — pilots that go out, ignition faults, sooting, smells and failed safety checks. We carry common thermocouples and ignition parts so many Preston repairs are fixed on the first visit.
+How often should my gas fire be serviced?
Every 12 months. Landlords must have every gas fire checked annually for the Landlord Gas Safety Record (CP12).
+What are the warning signs of an unsafe gas fire?
Yellow or orange flames, soot or staining, a pilot that keeps going out, a smell when the fire is on, or a CO alarm sounding. Turn it off and get it checked — if you smell gas call 0800 111 999.
+Can you service my fire and boiler on the same visit in Preston?
Yes — most Preston customers book both together. It saves you a second appointment and costs less.
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