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Is your boiler not running properly, and you want to learn how to repair a gas boiler?
Gas boilers are important to any home. They keep you warm during the cold season, and provides you with hot water in your kitchen and baths year- round. One cannot underestimate the inconvenience that a broken boiler brings. Generally, it is best to call a gas safe registered engineer to do your boiler repair and boiler service for you. This ensures that the procedure is done safely, and minimizes the chances of your boiler breaking down again in a short period of time.
There are certain boiler problems that you can take care of yourself. Here is a guide on how to repair a gas boiler.
How To Repair A Gas Boiler
- Check the boiler power supply. Check your power supply / circuit breaker or fuse and make sure it is switched “ON”. This may sound silly, but many customers panic when their boiler is not heating and miss out on this one important detail. Always checking this first can save you a lot of money from having a gas safe registered engineer to come over and switch it on for you.
- Do a reset. Boilers usually have a built in safety device. A reset button is usually located in front of the boiler. Resetting your boiler may be all that you need to get it working again. If you can’t find the reset button, check your owner’s manual.
- Check your gas supply. Insufficient or no gas supply at all can cause a lot of boiler trouble. If you have a payment meter with a card, make sure you have enough credit. If you ran out of credit and the gas supply had been turned off, you may need to reset the gas meter once you get your payment card up to re- establish the supply of gas to your boiler.
- Check the heating controls. Many customers find the controls of centralized heating systems to be confusing and complicated. Read through your manufacturer’s instructions and make sure that everything is set correctly. Boilers that feature remote settings can stop working.
- Check the system pressure. System pressure can drop, causing boilers to stop heating or stop working. This is a common issue for combi boilers. Your boiler’s pressure gauge or dial shows 1 to 4 bars. Your system pressure should be on the first bar when it’s cold. If it’s lower than one, the boiler will not work. You can fill the system with more water, but if you are not sure how to do this correctly, it is time to call your local engineer for help.
Call RJ Gas and get an engineer who knows how to repair a gas boiler properly.
