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Do you have a broken boiler? Don’t fret!
A broken boiler can truly cause much distress and inconvenience. Because boilers are unused for months, it is not unusual for them to conk out when you need them again. The best way to avoid having to deal with a broken boiler is getting an annual boiler service done. However, if you find yourself in the middle of a boiler problem, you can do some of these checks on your own to see if you can get your boiler working again before calling an engineer.
Before you start troubleshooting your broken boiler, check if you smell gas. If your suspect a gas leak, do not attempt to the repair on your own. Call RJ Gas right away. Open the windows near your boiler and exit your home.
- To find out if your gas supply is on, check other gas appliances in your home.You can also ask a neighbour if their gas supply is working. If the gas stopcock is on but no gas is coming through, you have a gas supply problem and need to call your gas supplier.
- Is your power supply working? Check your electrical source and make sure your boiler is plugged in. Contact your electricity provider if you have no power.
- Is the pilot light on? The pilot light can go our for a variety of reasons, but usually does not need an engineer to fix it. You can try igniting the pilot light yourself. You can find the instructions in the user’s manual or inside the boiler’s door. If it won’t ignite, you probably have a gas supply problem or you need a repair done by a professional engineer.
- Is it the thermostat and programmer? The central heating programmer must be turned on and the thermostats are set above room temperature.
- How about the boiler pressure? Check the boiler’s pressure which should range between 1.0 – 1.5 bar for modern models. If your boiler’s pressure is below this, check the manufacturer’s manual and for instructions on how to refill and restart your system. If the boiler pressure is correct level, you probably have a gas supply problem or you need a repair done by a professional engineer.
If you are still having problems, contact a gas safe registered engineer. RJ Gas can help you fix your broken boiler, as well do boiler service or boiler installation.
