Most of the repairs that our engineers carry out on boilers fall into a small number of well known faults and can often be repaired in a single visit to your property. If you’re looking for Boiler Repair in Gloucester then please read on to find out about the most common problems that we encounter.
Low Boiler Pressure
Low Boiler Pressure – When cold the pressure gauge should read between 1 and 1.5 bar. If pressure drops below 1 bar the boiler will lockout and cease to fire. For this type of repair for Boiler Repair Gloucester we first check for any signs of leaks and then re-pressurise up the filling loop before finally re-starting the boiler.
Ignition or Pilot Light Failure
A problem with your boiler attempting to light but failing may be caused by a worn ignition electrode or lead. This would need to be replaced along with the spark face and possibly the igniter gas valve, to check it is opening properly.
Kettling Noise From the Heat Exchanger
Heating systems can suffer from a ‘kettling’ sound. This is caused by limescale building up on the surface of the heat exchanger and restricting the water flow, causing localized boiling. This type of boiler repair Gloucester is usually solved with a chemical flush of the system, or in extreme cases the heat exchanger will need to be replaced by a competent Gas Safe registered engineer.
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Faulty Thermostat or Controls
When the boiler is firing but the rooms are not warming up, it can be due to a faulty room thermostat or programmer. We will test the controls, check the wiring for any signs of damage and test the thermostat for accurate readings before replacing if necessary.
Seized or Noisy Pump
A seized or noisy circulating pump can be freed with the engineer’s tools or may need to be replaced by the engineer if the pump’s motor has failed.
Dripping Pressure Relief Valve
A dripping Pressure Relief Valve is usually either relieved that the boiler pressure has been brought back down to a safe level, or it has failed and needs to be replaced by the engineer.
As a reminder, all gas boiler work must be carried out by a Gas Safe registered engineer. Make sure to check the registration of any engineer before they commence work on your boiler.
