Do you have a broken boiler? Your initial inclination may be to worry and contact a qualified gas engineer, but not all boiler issues need the services of a professional.
You’ll be relieved to know that small boiler problems are rather frequent and that many of them can be remedied or, at the very least, detected by yourself. You’ll only need to call on our expert services when things are really bad and a more complex repair or new boiler installation has to take place. So what should you be looking for?
Have you lately had a power outage or tripped your electrics? If this is the case, your boiler’s thermostat and timer may have been reset because of the confusion. When this happens, your boiler may seem to be malfunctioning, but it is most likely just turning your heating on and off at inconvenient times.
If the pressure in your boiler is too low, you may also be having issues. Combi boilers, in particular, are prone to this issue. Fortunately, it’s quite simple to repair yourself, even if you don’t have any special training. Of course, if you’re not comfortable doing this or don’t know what to do, we’re here to help.
If your radiators don’t seem to be heating up adequately or you notice chilly areas, your initial instinct is that your boiler has failed. The good news is that this is most likely not the case! It may be as easy as bleeding your radiators to solve the problem.
As you can see, there are instances when you can fix your own boiler. However, when it comes to working with pipework and gas because of a more problematic issue, it’s best to call a qualified heating engineer to assist.
