If your boiler's broken, or it's still working but you suspect that there might be something wrong, then it's time to call someone about boiler repair.
Here are our top tips for spotting the boiler problems that mean it's time to call in the professionals.
Five boiler problems that mean it's time to call in the experts
- You're not getting any heat or hot water - this is a boiler problem that's hard to miss. If your boiler isn't working at all it doesn't necessarily mean there's a really big problem - in some cases it can be solved with a simple phone call.
- The flame in your boiler isn't blue - if you have a gas boiler, have a look through the window at the pilot light or gas flame (if there is one). The flames should be burning blue. If it looks yellow or orange, then it's time to get your boiler repaired by a Gas Safe registered engineer.
- The boiler pressure keeps dropping (or rising) - if you find that the pressure on your boiler drops regularly (or you have to 'top it up' a lot) or the pressure is often too high then you need to get it checked out.
- You can hear strange boiler noises - if your boiler is making any strange sounds - clunking, knocking, banging, ticking etc - then it could indicate a problem.
- Your boiler is using a lot more gas than it should be - if your boiler is using more gas, but you haven't had the heating on more or used more hot water than usual, then it could be a sign that there's a problem.