Boiler Servicing - Early Signs
Your boiler is an important part of your domestic central heating system. Spotting it's decline as early as possible could save you a considerable amount of money in the long-term. Today you will learn and develop an understanding of your current boiler and be able to find issues sooner rather than later.
Before you call in an expert to examine your boiler it's well worth having a look for some specific faults. However, please do not ever try to resolve a problem yourself as you may cause harm to yourself and others that take residence in the building. Always take precautions as once a mistake is made, it can sometimes be extremely difficult to put them right again.
First things first, check your boilers flame. If you notice that it is not as bright and strong as normal this could be a potential problem. The flame be look irregular as well as discoloured. Once you have checked the flame and everything appears to be in order - check around the appliance. You need to be looking for signs of wear. In this case you may notice some smoke marks or stains on the outer casing of your boiler.
If the flame and the appliance itself looks OK, check the level of flow coming from your hot water. Turn on a hot tap and time how long it takes to get up to temperature. If it is taking longer than usual, the hot water flow is low and should be checked by a qualified engineer. Ensure that your boiler is not overheating regularly. If it is, this is a fault and must be repaired as soon as possible by a Gas Safe Registered engineer.
Your boilers fan may decide it wants to cause problems and begin to generate a lot of noise. Making a constant clicking sound as it rotates. Should this occur - you will most definitely notice it and should call out an engineer to repair it. The boilers pilot light may consistently go out as you relight it.
The boilers pressure may dramatically decrease. Meaning that the water could be escaping from somewhere. If this is the case for you, its worth checking the radiator valves for any leaks. If there are any you will need to call a plumber to repair it and recalibrate your boiler. Should you spot any of the above faults, chances are that you will encounter further problems in the future. A way of reducing the amount of faults you encounter is to have you boiler serviced regularly. I would recommend at least once a year. An annual boiler service is an advisable routine job that should be completed as it not only increases your boilers efficiency but its life expectancy as well.
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