Approved Installer schemes are primarily a way for each boiler manufacturer to improve the installation standards of their boilers by offering specific training on their boiler models to gas safe registered engineers. It is important for us as consumers to remember that gas engineers will not learn about the bespoke installation requirements of different boilers from their industry training, for this they need boiler manufacturer product training. What is the point of Approved Installer schemes?

99% of installers have not been trained to set up a condensing gas boiler to run at its higher efficiencies. It is important to note that boiler manufacturers do not currently teach correct heating system design principles as part of their training. We explore the nature of these schemes and the pros and cons for you. The advantages are usually longer warranty periods for the consumer. What are approved or accredited installer schemes?Ī number of boiler brands run ‘Approved’ or ‘Accredited’ installer schemes, where by a gas safe engineer can undergo additional training in a particular make of boiler and become approved by the boiler manufacturer.

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