TOP 5 MOST COMMON BOILER PROBLEMS
“A broken boiler can cause chaos in the house. At that time, households wish they knew about common boiler problems and their solutions.”
Boilers are nowadays considered standard additions to our houses to supply the much-needed hot water for various functions, including heating air. Unfortunately, these boilers often break down as a result of various structural problems. When a boiler experiences such a mechanical breakdown, the entire heating, and ventilation system may be rendered ineffective. Here are the five common boiler problems.
Here are the top five common boiler problems:
THE BOILER IS DRIPPING OR LEAKING
Determining the cause of a leaking boiler begins with where the leak is coming from. The most common cause of a leak is a broken part on the interior of the boiler, like a pressure valve or pump seal.
NO HEAT OR HOT WATER
If the boiler isn’t putting out heat through the system, there are many potential causes. It could be a broken diaphragm or airlock, a problem with the thermostat, low water levels or a failure in the valves. Our experienced technicians can diagnose the problem for you and offer solutions that fit your needs and budget.
IRREGULAR HOT WATER AND HEATING
When you start losing heat or your water refuses to warm up, your boiler could have malfunctioning parts. While the boiler may not be in charge of the heating of air, it can still cause rooms to get cold. Irregular hot water and heating could mean that your thermostat needs resetting or to be replaced, but it could be other failing internal components.
NO PILOT LIGHT
The pilot light in a boiler is a small blue flame that keeps the burner lit. If it keeps going out, the boiler won’t work efficiently. This usually happens when the thermocouple is broken and it’s disrupting the gas supply. When you are trying to reignite the light, make sure you check the gas supply for issues. If the gas stopcock is on but the boiler is not receiving the gas, it’s a sign of boiler breakdown. You can also reignite the pilot light yourself by following the instructions in the manual.
LOW PRESSURE IN THE BOILER
You can determine the pressure in your boiler by checking the boiler’s pressure gauge. Low pressure could be caused by a water leak, a faulty pressure valve, or radiators that have been bled recently.
WRAPPING UP
Most boiler issues arise during winter when you need heat and hot water the most. Since a boiler is one of the most important appliances in the house, all households must know about the common boiler issues. It’s also useful to know how to fix them to avoid costly repairs.
You can minimize boiler problems by maintaining the boiler, its components, and the heating system. Other times, some boiler problems are inevitable. You have no choice but to call a heating engineer.
