Modern boilers used for heating the home and providing hot water are very well designed and manufactured, hundreds of thousands are in use throughout the country. Rarely do they act up but when they do, some minor problems are simple to solve and can be done by the homeowner, others are more difficult and for those you must call for professional boiler repair in Fulham. Obviously doing the small jobs that can be done will save money but if you lack confidence in your ability then indeed you will have to call in a plumber.
No hot water no heating:
If the boiler is producing no heat at all there is a good chance it is an electrical fault. Check the fuses or circuit breakers and see if either a breaker has switched or a fuse has blown. If either of these has happened then switch back on or replace the fuse, whichever is appropriate. Check the water pressure in the boiler, if the pressure is low this also can result in no heating or no hot water. If the water pressure is low open the filling loop valve and introduce water into the boiler until it reaches the specified pressure. If neither of these suggestions works then please call boiler repair in Fulham.
Pipes are noisy:
As your boiler ages you may notice that the pipes get a little noisier, this is usually caused because water is staying in the return pipe and not draining back. The return pipe should be sloped slightly to allow the water to drain into the boiler by gravity, if the angle is not right the water will stay in the pipe. This is a simple repair; simply raise the pipe by inserting a shim or a pipe stand, this will increase the angle which should end the problem.
Low water pressure:
If the water level in the boiler is low this could indicate a leak somewhere in your heating system. To find out if there is a leak check to see if there is water near the boiler or radiators. If you do see water then there is a leak and the best thing to do is call a professional. Even if you see no evidence of a leak, the water is going somewhere and a company that does boiler repair in Fulham should be called in to identify and fix the problem.
