24 Hr Gas Boiler Repair Wakefield

There are a lot of great conveniences to having central heating with a gas boiler, but now and then, you are very likely to run across a problem. Although it’s quite possible that the problem you have may be exceptional, the large majority of the time you are more than likely to realise that your gas boiler situation is a normal one. This means that identifying the right resolution will be a lot simpler and faster than what you thought. A number of gas boiler problems can in fact be avoided by getting your gas boiler serviced regularly, we advise at least annually.

The 6 Most Usual Gas Boiler Repair Situations

1. No Hot Water
2. Your Boiler Is Dripping or Leaking
3. Odd Noises Coming Out Of Your Boiler
4. Pilot Light Is Not Lit
5. Boiler Has Low Pressure
6. Issues With The Thermostat

1. No Hot Water – Ultimately, your gas boiler isn’t doing its function when this occurs, and there are a few possible causes.

• An airlock or diaphragm is damaged.
• There is a low level of water.
• There might be something not right with your thermostat.
• One of the motorised valves has broken.

The easiest and first things for you to inspect are the boilers water pressure and the thermostat. If it’s any one of these issues then follow your gas boiler manufacturers procedures for fixing these problems. If it’s none of the issues above then you need to contact a Gas Safe registered and qualified boiler technician to take a look at the problem properly.

2. Your Boiler Is Dripping Or Leaking

Leaks and drips are a clear indicator of a likely more serious problem, however, except when you are qualified to do so you should not attempt to identify the problem for yourself. Most of the causes for your boiler to be having drips or leaks are going to require a qualified boiler technician to deal with them. Leaks and drips are often caused by a damaged pressure valve or pump seal. When it’s repaired, you may need to lower your boiler’s pressure, your gas technician will gladly advise you on how to do it.

3. Odd Noises Coming Out Of Your Boiler

Possibly easily the most obvious of all boiler problems is when your gas boiler starts to make unusual noises, like gurgling or banging. It’s likely that air is caught within the system is the issue, however, it could additionally be because of low water pressure. However, the problem can also be much more serious, such as your boiler reaching the end of its life and you really need a new boiler fitted.

4. Pilot Light Is Not Lit

The fix for an extinguished pilot light is easy, simply relight it. However, right before trying that you really should check out your system to establish if there’s a much more severe issue primarily. Issues you might identify include:

• A close-by draught extinguishing the light.
• Build up close to or around the {pilot}light that extinguishes it.
• The supply of the gas may be halted by a thermocouple that is broken.

If you do spot something that you think might be an issue then you really should contact your local boiler technician to take a look at and if required deal with before you attempt to relight the pilot light.

5. Boiler Has Low Pressure

A loss of pressure in the gas boiler might be an indicator of an issue with your heating system itself. You are able to check the pressure of your boiler by taking a look at the gauge and ensuring that it’s over 1. If it’s not, then there’s an issue someplace within your heating system which really needs to get checked out by a qualified boiler technician.

6. Issues With The Thermostat

An unreliable thermostat can cause various issues, so it’s essential to determine a regular routine (at minimum once a quarter) to be sure that the thermostat is operating as it should. It’s a simple test. You just simply start off by ensuring the thermostat is in the correct position and has the correct setting and that the boiler switches off if you decrease the temperature level and back on again if you increase the temperature level.

In Conclusion

The above problems are the primary ones that our gas technicians are contacted for. If you are in any doubt at all then it’s safer to call a qualified gas technician that is on the Gas Safe register to have a look and advise you. If you do have an issue with your gas boiler and really need a 24 hr boiler repair then phone our Wakefield office and book a visit with any of our local 24 hr emergency gas boiler repair engineers.