The Ultimate Boiler Breakdown Checklist
Oh No! You’ve gone to turn on your boiler and all of a sudden, nothing. Something is wrong and its time to PANIC. Wait, no, that’s not right. Whatever you do, don’t do that.
We know its tempting, but many boiler issues can be resolved pretty quickly, and they aren’t all expensive fixes either.
The best to guarantee a quick fix is to contact an emergency boiler repair expert, perhaps the one you use for servicing gas boiler, but there are a few things you can try first that could save you the hassle of even doing that much.
If your boiler has broken down, is making funny noises, or you think it is on the brink of having a breakdown, try the tips on this ultimate boiler breakdown checklist to see if a quick fix could save you from having to call in the pros.
Tip Number 1: Turn it off and on again
A revolutionary tactic first up from us. Your boiler has a rest button for a reason. Press it and you might find that your boiler miraculously springs back into life.
If there is no obvious such button, check the manufacturers handbook. There almost certainly will be one somewhere. If this works, great. But you do need to consider what made the boiler trip out in the first place.
Even if you do get your boiler back up and running using the reset tactic, it is still worth giving a local boiler company a call anyway. They will come and take a look and hopefully identify the underlying issue. Boiler trips do occasionally happen with no cause, but it is unusual. Finding the root cause will prevent the issue from happening again.
Tip Number 2: Repressurise the boiler
Low pressure is one of the most common boiler issues you can have. If your boilers pressure is low you might find that your heating and hot water supply are far less efficient than they should be, or even non-existent.
It can be easy to mistake low pressure for a complete boiler breakdown but check the pressure gauge firs and you might have located the issue.
This can sometimes be resolved by manually operating the system filling loop and re-charging the boiler system with water.
If you are unsure how to do this, or it doesn’t fix the problem, get on the phone and make that call to the pros.
Tip Number 3: See if the boiler is in warranty
Before you jump on Google and find the closest emergency engineer in your area, check the boiler warranty.
You might find that the work is covered and you can avoid a pretty hefty call out fee and repair bill.
Tip Number 4: Check the thermostat
Sometimes the easiest fix is the only one you need. Is your thermostat out of batteries? Have you made 100% sure that your heating is meant to be on based on the thermostat settings? It could be that your boiler itself is completely fine and it is the controls that are the issue.