Common Boiler Issues

Now it is getting colder it is time to start thinking about putting the heating on if you haven’t done so already.  Your central heating is essential to help keep your home warm and you well in the winter, and you need to make sure that your boiler is working safely and efficiently.

Of course this is something that you will need a qualified engineer like this Cheltenham boiler service company https://www.combi-man.com/ to check for you, ideally before it gets too cold, that way if you need any repairs to be done you can have them done before the very cold weather sets in.

There are some problems that are commonly experienced with boilers, especially at this time of the year – here are some of them…

Pilot Light Going Out – The pilot light is the flame that should constantly run in your boiler to keep it working, so if it keeps going out the boiler is not going to work correctly. There are many reasons why a pilot light might go out, and it can be something that the boiler does automatically for safety reasons so it is definitely something you should have checked out by a professional.

Noises Coming from Boiler – All boilers make a noise but if you have a boiler that is making unusual noises like banging or whistling then there is likely to be a problem with it. It could be a problem with the pump or there could be air in the system.

Leaking Boiler – If you notice that water is leaking from the boiler then somewhere inside something has broken. It is likely to be a valve or a seal and this is more common with an older boiler. It could be that the parts have gotten old and started to corrode.

Low Pressure – When the pressure is reading lower than one on the gauge then you are likely to have problems with it. You can re-pressurise it yourself, but if it does keep happening there is likely to be a leak somewhere so you will need an engineer to repair it for you.

Radiators not Coming on – If you are not getting any heat from your radiators or they are only warming up partially then you may have air in the pipes. Bleeding the radiators is something that you can do yourself and this could resolve the issue.