Common Boiler Problems And How You Can Identify Them

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Boilers are the heart of the home and help to keep our rooms and water warm and comfortable for us. However, much like any other appliance, there are several issues your boiler may encounter and luckily many of them can be easily identified.

Having any issues with your boiler fixed as soon as possible is essential for the safety of yourself and your family as boiler issues can potentially be extremely dangerous if left unnoticed or unfixed for long periods of time.

One of the easiest ways to notice that your boiler is malfunctioning or has issues is by a lack of heat or hot water. This can be due to a variety of issues and some can be fixed quite simply.

One of these is a faulty thermostat, which may cause a lack of heat as it is not registering the temperature of the home. Replacing or simply resetting this may solve the issue at hand. Other issues which result in no heat or hot water may need to be diagnosed by a plumber.

These issues may also result in your boiler switching itself off periodically. If your boiler is switching off for seemingly no reason, seek the advice of your local plumber for help and assistance.

If resetting your boiler doesn’t work, seeking the advice of a plumber is recommended as there may be further underlying issues with your boiler which are preventing it from heating your home effectively.

This is more common in older boilers which may not have been serviced in a while.

Leaks can be easily identified by wet patches forming under or around the boiler and should be addressed as soon as possible. They can be caused by various issues such as corrosion on the pipes, faulty valves or damaged seals.

If you find a leak, turn the boiler off as soon as possible and seek the help of an emergency plumber.

 

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When Is The Best Time Of Year To Have Your Boiler Serviced?

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Your boiler helps to heat your home year-round and therefore maintaining it and ensuring it stays in great working condition is essential. Working out when the right time to have your boiler annually serviced can be tricky though.

Your boiler is used more during certain periods of the year than others, therefore you may find that you notice more issues arising during the winter than in the summer.

This might not be due to the fact your boiler is on though, it can actually be because it hasn’t been used for a while. Leaving your boiler over the summer without much use can allow issues to arise unnoticed, leaving you stuck in the mud when winter rolls around.

Therefore, having your boiler serviced and checked during the summertime may be a better idea than waiting until you are using it more frequently in the winter.

This is because your boiler will have been used constantly throughout the late autumn, winter and early spring.

You may then have chosen to turn it off or significantly reduce its use as summer rolled around, meaning any issues which occurred during the winter may not have been noticed.

This can lead to them being left unfixed until you start using your boiler more frequently again, as you may not notice them during the summer months when your heating is turned off more than it is turned on.

Having your boiler serviced during the summer allows you to find and address any issues without having to worry about the boiler being out of action, leaving you cold during the winter chill.

By having your boiler serviced during the summer, you can also be assured that come wintertime you can heat your home with no issues and know your boiler is in great health.

 

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