A broken down boiler can be very frustrating since the UK is very cold but there a number of common problems that you can identify to prevent it in future instances. In addition, it is very important to service your boiler at least once a year from Potterton Boiler Repair London since this will minimise the risk of an expensive long term damage bill. Never try to repair your own boiler since it is very dangerous.
Some of the common problems associated with a boiler include:
Power Supply – Sometimes your power supply isn’t on and you will just need to contact your electricity supplier.
Gas Supply – You may have a gas problem if your gas stopcock is turned on but no gas is coming through. Accordingly, you will need to contact your gas supplier.
Pilot Light – If your pilot light has malfunctioned you will need to follow the manufacturer’s instructions and relight it. These instructions are often printed next to the pilot light, on the boiler door or on the front panel of your instruction booklet. In addition, you will need to check whether the gas stopcock is open or not and it is off, you will need to turn it on which should solve the problem. However, if your gas stopcock is on and there is no gas then the problem lies within the gas supply.
Central Heating Thermostat- A boiler will only work when the thermostat is higher than room temperature so try increasing the level of your boiler of the central heating thermostat.
Central Heating Time – A common problem lies with the central heating timer and often the resolution is very simply. Most issues associated with a central heating timer are dead batteries.
Central Heating Pressure – Check that your central heating pressure is set to the manufacturer’s instructions. If it is but you don’t believe the pressure is working, call Potterton Boiler Repair London who will come out and fix it for you.
Potterton Boiler Repair London has a team of experienced gas safety engineers who can perform all sorts of services on your boiler at an affordable price. We have a quick one hour response system and have a 12 month guarantee on all work we conduct.