Common boiler problems and how to fix them! September 28, 2021 It is stressful when your boiler starts to show various signs which could indicate there is something wrong with it. Our heating engineers throughout Redditch, Studley, Alvechurch and Bromsgrove have put together this blog to help you understand what certain signs could indicate and what you can do to fix them. What are the common boiler issues?Is the boiler not responding to the thermostat? If your boiler fails to respond to your thermostat, it could mean that the controls on your thermostat are broken and need replacing. Another thing you can also try is to replace the batteries as this sometimes gets forgotten. If all fails, try to place the thermostat a little bit closer to your boiler to help limit any chances of interference. Unusual sounds A few common noises that often come from boilers are gurgling and whistling noises and they often occur due to faulty pumps or low water pressure. However, we do recommend if you are hearing noises you have not heard before, to get in touch with a qualified heating engineer to give you their professional advice. The pilot light keeps turning off If you have an older boiler, the pilot light permanently stays lit to light the larger burner inside your boiler. If this keeps going off, it could mean there is a gap that allows the draught to keep blowing the light out. You need to follow the instructions on your boiler manual if you are looking to reignite the pilot light yourself. Low boiler pressure Your boiler pressure should be set to 1.5 bar. You can easily check for this by checking the pressure gauge. If you find that it is below 1, you will need to bring it back up to 1.5 as it could cause your boiler to not function properly. Low pressure is often caused by leaks and should be checked by our qualified heating engineers. Contact Us Here at Lakins Heating & Plumbing, all of our engineers are Gas Safe registered and can be contacted on 07976 271 681. Our comprehensive boiler repair services are highly rated by customers throughout Redditch, Studley, Alvechurch and Bromsgrove.
