Biomass Maintenance
This scheme run by HETAS recognises competent maintenance businesses and individuals that can carry out manufacturers’ required appliance maintenance and raise the importance of burning the correct fuel. Engineers registered on the scheme will be able to meet the requirements placed on commercial (non-domestic) recipients of the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) to prove their appliance is properly maintained.
Why maintain your appliance?
- Poorly maintained appliances emit particulates that damage air quality.
- Annual appliance maintenance is a critical factor in ensuring they operate efficiently and effectively, reducing costs for the owner and having a significant impact on harmful emissions.
- Requirements have been placed on commercial (non domestic) recipients of the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) to prove their appliance is properly maintained.
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What can we help you with?
Recipients of the non-domestic RHI for biomass boilers are required to have annual planned maintenance that meets the MCS Standard.
The Standard was prepared by the MCS Biomass Maintenance Working Group in consultation with the industry. It follows research by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS).
Each service can vary slightly depending on the boiler, its size and any other connected ancillary equipment in use.
Your maintenance engineer will carry out a general inspection and safety checks among other technical checks. It is also worth checking your boiler manufacturer’s operating manual for specific requirements and timeframes.
Competent businesses and individuals can be found by using your postcode in the Biomass Maintenance search above.
Visit our comprehensive set of Frequently Asked Questions on the biomass maintenance requirements.
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Retailers
HETAS Approved Retailers give you confidence in getting a suitable, efficient and safe wood burning or biomass appliance for your home. All approved retailers contain at least one HETAS trained showroom staff member, meaning quality advice can be given to the end-user that meets a good standard of service.
Installers
HETAS is the only competent person scheme specialising in the installation of solid fuel and biomass appliances. The HETAS ‘Find Installer’ search makes it easy to find your nearest HETAS Installer of solid fuel, wood and biomass appliances.
Biomass Maintenance
HETAS has launched a new registration scheme for engineers to demonstrate competency in the servicing and maintenance of domestic and commercial biomass appliances.
Chimney Sweeps
A good chimney is essential to the continuing efficient and safe operation of all solid fuel burning heating and cooking appliances. HETAS recommends that chimney sweeping is best carried out by a HETAS Approved Sweep at least once a year, depending upon the appliance and fuel being used.
Servicing
Servicing your stove is critically important if you want to keep it operating efficiently and safely. HETAS servicing technicians can give your stove the expert attention it needs to ensure it can perform safely and efficiently. Our search allows you to filter for servicing for stoves, stoves with boilers and biomass systems.
Products
HETAS has introduced the new Cleaner Choice Product Approval Scheme focused on raising industry standards and driving consumers towards the cleanest burning biomass and solid fuel appliances proven to go above and beyond in minimising harmful particle emissions, reducing the impact of their use on air quality and the environment.