Winter Boiler Issues: the Top Three Problems

The last thing you need when it’s cold outside is for your boiler to suddenly stop working! A lack of heating and hot water can throw even the most organised of households into chaos. Here’s a guide to the top boiler problems which can occur during the winter months.

1. No heating or hot water
If your heating suddenly shuts down, don’t panic! It’s a very common problem. A fault with a part of your boiler’s mechanism could be the problem, or possibly your thermostat. Either way it’s easily fixed with a call to your supplier.

2. Frozen pipes
In cold weather, the water in your heating system can freeze causing burst pipes, blockages and leaks if left unchecked. There are several ways you can stop this from happening, including insulating your pipes and making sure you have a regular boiler service.

3. Radiators not heating up
There’s nothing worse than a lukewarm radiator when it’s freezing outside! If you’re sitting at home with your coat on, it could be because hot water isn’t reaching your radiators due to a blockage. If your pipes are old, they might be starting to fall apart on the inside, causing a build-up of sludge. A power flush can help sort this out and get your heating system working properly again.

If you want your winter to be a warm one, regular boiler servicing is a good idea and it’ll save you on expensive repairs later on. Only a Gas Safe Registered engineer can perform work on your boiler, so be sure to remember this when you call.

Three Reasons to get your Boiler Serviced Regularly

It’s sometimes difficult to find the money to spend on something like a boiler service, particularly when your boiler is still working just fine, but if your boiler breaks down, it could end up causing you extra expense; you may need to have it repaired or replaced, and don’t forget the inconvenience of lengthy periods of time without hot water and heating. If you don’t want to be left out in the cold this winter, take note of these great reasons to have your boiler serviced regularly.

1. Reduce the chance of a full boiler breakdown:
By having your boiler serviced regularly, you’re minimising the chances of your home being left without heating and hot water. Avoiding a full boiler breakdown also means avoiding the cost of expensive repairs or, in the worst case scenario, having to completely replace your boiler.

2. Safety first:
Regular check-ups stop your boiler from leaking poisonous carbon monoxide gas and eliminates soot spillages, which could clog up the lungs if inhaled. Without regular services, your boiler could be putting your health at risk.

3. Helping to reduce energy costs:
Yes, your boiler may still be working, but is it working to the best of its ability? If it hasn’t been serviced recently, it won’t be running as efficiently as it could be. This will be costing you money, as a faulty boiler won’t be heating your home as well as it should. No point in wasting money – a boiler service is all you need!

In order to keep your home toasty-warm, book a boiler service today. It’s money well spent!