24 Hour Boiler Repair Neath

Of course, there are a lot of good advantages to having central heating with a gas boiler, but every now and then, you are very likely to run across a situation.

Although it is a possibility that the issue you have will be unique, the large majority of the time you are quite likely to realise that your gas boiler situation is a general one. This guarantees that identifying the appropriate solution will be much easier and faster than what you thought.

A number of gas boiler issues can in fact be avoided by getting your gas boiler serviced regularly, we highly recommend at the very least annually.

The 6 Most Usual Boiler Repair Problems

1. No Hot Water
2. Your Boiler Is Dripping or Leaking
3. Strange Noises Coming From The Boiler
4. Pilot Light Is Not Lit
5. Boiler Has Low Pressure
6. Problems With The Thermostat

1. No Hot Water – Ultimately, your gas boiler is not carrying out its function when this occurs, and there are a few possible reasons.

• An airlock or diaphragm is broken.
• There is a low level of water.
• There may be something wrong with your thermostat.
• A motorised valves has failed.

The easiest and first things that you can examine are the thermostat and the boilers water pressure. If it is one of these problems then simply follow your gas boiler manufacturers instructions for fixing these issues. If it is none of the above then you need to call a qualified and Gas Safer registered boiler technician to look into the issue correctly.

2. Your Boiler Is Leaking Or Dripping

Leaks and drips are a noticeable symptom of a likely even more significant issue, but except when you are qualified to do so you shouldn’t have a go at to identify the issue for yourself. A number of the reasons for your boiler to have leaks or drips will most likely call for a trained boiler technician to deal with them. Drips and leaks are often caused by a broken pump seal or pressure valve. Once it is repaired, you might have to lower your boiler’s pressure, your boiler technician will gladly advise you on this.

3. Strange Noises Coming From The Boiler

Maybe one of the most apparent of all boiler issues is whenever your gas boiler begins to make weird sounds, for instance, banging or gurgling. It’s likely that air is trapped inside the system is the problem, but it can also result from low water pressure. Unfortunately, the issue might also be more serious, like your boiler getting to the end of its life and you need a brand-new boiler installed.

4. Pilot Light Is Not Lit

The solution for an extinguished pilot light is very easy, just relight it. But right before doing that you need to check out your system to identify if there is a much more dangerous problem first. Problems you might find include:

• A close-by draught blowing out the light.
• Build up close to or around the {pilot}light which puts it out.
• The supply of the gas might be prevented by a thermocouple that needs repair.

If you do notice anything that you think could be a problem then you need to get in touch with your local heating technician to look into and if required deal with even before you attempt to relight the pilot light.

5. Boiler Has Low Pressure

A loss of pressure in the gas boiler can be an indicator of a problem with your heating system itself. You can easily check the pressure of your boiler by looking at the gauge and making sure that it is more than 1. If it is not, then there is a problem elsewhere inside your heating system that requires to be checked out by a trained heating technician.

6. Problems With The Thermostat

An unreliable thermostat might create various problems, so it is critical to set up a routine plan (at least once a quarter) to make sure that the thermostat is working as intended. It’s a quick test. You simply start by making sure the thermostat is placed in the correct place and has the correct setting and that the boiler switches off when you reduce the temperature setting and then back on again when you increase the temperature setting.

In Conclusion

The above issues are the main ones that our boiler engineers are phoned for. If you are in any doubt then it is safer to contact a trained boiler technician who is on the Gas Safe register to have a look and advise you.

If you do have a problem with your gas boiler and need a 24 hour boiler repair then call our Neath office and schedule a call out with one of our local 24 hr emergency gas boiler repair engineers.