There certainly are a number of excellent benefits to having central heating with a gas boiler, still, every once in a while, you’re very likely to come across a dilemma.
Although it’s a possibility that the problem you have may be exceptional, the large majority of the time you’re very likely to see that your boiler situation is a normal one. This guarantees that identifying the appropriate solution will be a lot easier and faster than what you assumed.
A great deal of boiler issues can actually be avoided by getting your boiler serviced regularly, we highly recommend a minimum of once a year.
The Six Most Usual Gas Boiler Repair Situations
- No Hot Water
- Boiler Leaking Or Dripping
- Odd Sounds Coming From Your Boiler
- Pilot Light Is Not Lit
- Boiler Has Low Pressure
- Issues With Your Thermostat
1. No Hot Water – Basically, your boiler is not carrying out its job anytime this happens, and there are a few possible causes.
- A diaphragm or airlock is broken.
- There’s a low level of water.
- There could be something wrong with your thermostat.
- One of the motorised valves has failed.
The first and easiest points that you can examine are the thermostat and the boilers water pressure. If it’s any one of these problems then simply follow your boiler manufacturers instructions for taking care of these issues. If it’s not any of the issues above then you need to contact a qualified and Gas Safer registered boiler technician to investigate the problem correctly.
2. Boiler Leaking Or Dripping
Drips and leaks are a common symptom of a possibly more serious problem, however, except if you’re authorised to do so you shouldn’t try to figure out the problem for yourself. Most of the causes for your boiler to be having leaks or drips will most likely require an authorised boiler technician to repair them. Leaks and drips are commonly brought on by a malfunctioning pump seal or pressure valve. After it’s replaced, you might have to turn down your boiler’s pressure, your boiler technician will be able to advise you on how to do it.
3. Odd Sounds Coming From Your Boiler
Probably the most noticeable of all boiler issues is when your boiler starts to make weird noises, for instance, banging or gurgling. It’s most likely that air is trapped within the heating system is the problem, however, it could possibly also be due to low water pressure. However, the problem might also be even more serious, including your boiler reaching the end of its lifespan and you really need a brand-new boiler installed.
4. Pilot Light Is Not Lit
The solution for an unlit pilot light is easy, simply relight it. However, before doing that you should take a look at your heating system to identify if there’s an even more dangerous problem first. Issues you could find include:
- A nearby breeze putting out the light.
- Build up in close proximity to or around the {pilot}light that extinguishes it.
- The supply of the gas may be prevented by a thermocouple that is broken.
If you do notice something that you think could be a problem then you should call your local gas technician to investigate and if needed fix before you attempt to relight the pilot light.
5. Boiler Has Low Pressure
A loss of pressure in the boiler could be an indicator of a problem with your central heating system itself. You can easily review the pressure of your boiler by looking at the pressure gauge and making sure that it’s over 1. If it’s not, then there’s a problem elsewhere within your central heating system that requires to be checked out by an authorised gas technician.
6. Issues With Your Thermostat
An unreliable thermostat can cause various problems, so it’s critical to determine a routine schedule (at minimum once a quarter) to be sure that the thermostat is operating as it should. It’s an easy test. You just simply start off by making sure the thermostat is placed in the right position and has the correct setting and that the boiler switches off when you decrease the temperature setting and back on once more when you raise the temperature setting.
In Conclusion
The above issues are the primary ones that our gas engineers are called for. If you’re in any doubt then it’s safer to phone an authorised gas technician who is on the Gas Safe register to have a look and advise you.
If you do have a problem with your boiler and need a 24 hr boiler repair then get in touch with our South Shields team and schedule a visit with one of our local 24 hr emergency boiler repair engineers.