The boiler is an essential part of any home. From heating to hot water, many of us rely on our boiler daily. In fact, a boiler breakdown can not only be a major inconvenience, it can also be a big problem. Here at K and M Maintenance, we are boiler experts. As a result we have produced this guide to the most common boiler problems.
1. Lack of heat.
A number of issues can occur within the central heating system that can result in a lack of heat. The best thing you can do is contact a professional and qualified gas engineer to help you source the problem. From blocked radiators to thermostat issues, a gas engineer will strive to identify and rectify your issue, which is one of the most common boiler problems.
2. No hot water
Lots of scenarios can occur where your home has heating, but no hot water. This is something that is best investigated by a qualified and registered gas engineer. They will also be able to fix the problem at the same time.
3. Dropped pressure
From a leak in the system to a sudden temperature change, a loss of boiler pressure can put strain on your boiler and can cause problems. You can re-pressurize the boiler following these steps. Or contact an engineer to take a look.
4. General Wear and Tear
Occurring often when the homeowner or landlord has not conducted a regular annual boiler service, general wear and tear can cause broken or damaged internal parts. This makes it difficult for your boiler to work at all and can leave your home cold. If you think something within your boiler is broken, contact a professional and qualified gas engineer
5. Frozen Pipes
A change in the external temperature can result in your waste or condensate pipes freezing. As a result, your boiler won’t be able to work at all until the pipe is defrosted. This is because the pipes will be blocked. You can prevent this by insulating all of the external pipework.
In summary
We hope our guide to the most common boiler problems has proved helpful. Many of these can be prevented by an annual service. If you have any boiler issues, contact the professionals at K and M Maintenance today.