Does my gas boiler need repairing?

Gas boilers can be temperamental devices, especially if yours is more than 10 years old and in need of replacement. However, not all problems that occur with boilers require replacement, and it's not too difficult to learn how to identify these issues when they arise so you can take immediate action.



A damaged boiler can pose a significant risk to your home, and in the colder months of the year you won't want to be without the heat and hot water your boiler is so essential for providing. If you keep up with regular maintenance of your gas boiler, including getting an annual servicing, you are much more likely to avoid problems than owners who allow their boilers to fall gradually into disrepair.



So how can you tell if your boiler needs repairing? Some of the most obvious signs are that the boiler or central heating system simply isn't working, if you're unable to receive the heating or hot water you desire. There may be other obvious signs like a slower flow of water, or your boiler emitting loud or irregular sounds.

Carrying out a visual inspection can reveal further clues, and you should look for tell-tale signs such as an irregular flame inside your gas boiler, particularly one that's burning yellow instead of blue, and whether the pilot light regularly switches itself off. Your boiler may also be overheating frequently, or refilling for no discernable reason, and you may observe stains or smoke marks on the appliance or on adjacent walls. All of these signs should be taken as evidence that your boiler probably needs servicing as soon as possible.



Some people tend to ignore gas boiler repair if problems arise during the summer months, instead preferring to tackle the problem later in the year when their boiler will be needed. However, the summer can actually be the best time to get your boiler repairs taken care of, and to arrange your annual servicing, as repair costs will usually be lower and you won't usually have to wait in line with all the other people who delayed their boiler repairs until it was too late.



Boiler servicing doesn't have to be expensive, especially if it the cost is included in your annual tariff, and will give your gas boiler and controls a thorough looking over, cleaning and repair where needed. Registered technicians will clean all components such as the burners, lubricate the controls and reset the burner operating pressure to ensure your boiler is in peak operational condition for as long as possible.



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