Boiler Troubleshooting Checklist
Our boiler troubleshooting checklist is a useful tool in case you find yourself with a broken boiler. A residential heating system is a complex appliance. Your gas boiler is no exception. A boiler uses hot water or steam to heat the home, thus there is an additional component – water – in the process. Your gas boiler is a machine, hence, expect that it will break down at some point. There are a number of things that can cause the most common boiler problems. While it is always best to get a professional to do a boiler repair, some boiler problems are very basic that you can fix it yourself. More complicated issues will need more expertise, but you’d be surprised how well you can troubleshoot a gas boiler by yourself. Here’s our boiler troubleshooting checklist to help you. Try these tips first, and you may not need to call a gas safe registered engineer. Make sure that the following are turned on: gas supply, electrical supply, water supply. You’d be surprised at how many times our engineers had to go out and visit a customer and it turns out the water supply was accidentally turned off. Check the thermostat and the timer and make sure that they are both on. Check the pressure gauge. The water pressure ideally needs to be at around 1 bar. Read more about what to do if the boiler keeps losing pressure. If your system has a permanent pilot light, check to see that it has not gone out. Know more about what to do if the pilot light keeps turning off. Try turning...Troubleshoot a Gas Boiler
Learning how to troubleshoot a gas boiler can come in handy when you suddenly find yourself with a boiler that won’t work. Gas boiler repairs – as well as installations and all types of services – must only be carried out by trained and efficient engineers. A gas safe registered engineer will have the certification and training required to complete any gas boiler repair safely. However, you can troubleshoot a gas boiler and maybe even get it to work while waiting for your engineer to show up using some basic techniques. Here are some key tips before you start to troubleshoot a gas boiler: Don’t assume. Do not make conclusions or assumptions as to what the problems is with your boiler – or what you will do to fix it. Even the most common boiler problems can be caused by several different parts malfunctioning. By assuming that you know what is wrong before even getting started, you are less likely to check the boiler thoroughly to find out if your suspicions are correct. In turn, you will start “fixing” by changing settings or replacing parts which in the end will not actually get the boiler working. Remember to check all components first before making your diagnosis. Troubleshoot a gas boiler systematically. Systematic troubleshooting means applying the solution in a logical manner and following steps accordingly. Use a checklist, or use your manufacturer’s manual as a guide. Ask questions. If you stumble upon something – a weird sound, an unexplainable leak, a foul smell – that is not familiar to you, always ask. You can ask your neighbor or colleague,...Boiler Problem
A boiler problem can come in various shapes and sizes. Sometimes, you may be able to fix small common boiler problems by yourself. But more often than not, the boiler repair must be performed by a professional. Our home’s heating system really comes to our rescue during winter. But before the cold months arrive, they are usually forgotten. This is one of the most common causes of boiler problems. During the warm months that your boiler is not in use, it will most likely get rusty and develop issues. It is important to get a regular boiler service done annually – ideally before the start of the cold season – to make sure that your boiler is running smoothly. Here are five signs that you have a boiler problem is not working properly: There is no hot water The flame in the boiler is not blue The pressure either keeps dropping or rising There are strange noises from the boiler The boiler is burning more gas than normal If you do encounter a boiler problem, check the following: Check if your electric supply is switched on Check that your boiler gas supply is on and that the stopcock is open Make sure the pilot light is on or igniting (what to do if the pilot light keeps turning off) Make sure that the thermostat and timer are set correctly and operating properly (learn how to fix a broken boiler thermostat) Ensure that all electronic programmers are working properly such as the LCD display, relay and circuit board electronics If you have a frozen condensate pipe, remedy the problem right away by thawing it Adjust...MagnaClean Installation
Are you thinking about getting a MagnaClean installation? Find out more here. What is a MagnaClean filter? A MagnaClean filter is a device that can be installed on a heating system’s return pipework. The filter can help prevent sludge build up, hence eliminating future needs for power flushing. Corrosion produces a black sludge of iron oxide in untreated heating systems. This sludge is slowly and gradually deposited over time in your boiler’s heat exchanges, pumps, valves, the low lying parts of the heating system and the middle part of the radiators.The build up decreases the efficiency of your boiler, costing more power to run the system and eventually very poor performance that cannot heat the rooms properly anymore. Getting a MagnaClean installation can prevent this. How does it work? MagnaClean is simply a filtration system for your central heating system. The MagnaClean filter is an inline capsule device that uses a strong magnetic shaft. The water that is going back to the boiler passes through the magnet. The device attracts all ferro- magnetic debris including iron oxides. The capsule acts as a catching device for the debris enters the boiler, preventing corrosion and damage. This water treatment device can be fitted anywhere in your system, but preferably closer to the boiler where the water returns. When is the best time to do a MagnaClean installation? Typically, MagnaClean installation is done during new boiler installation, or even the installation of a full heating system. However, the filter can also be installed to existing boiler systems after doing a power flush. Is there a need for maintenance? Yes, a...Boiler Explosion
Have you ever heard of boiler explosion? Find out if you are at risk What is boiler explosion? A boiler explosion is the sudden, total and unrecoverable failure of a boiler. There are mainly two types of explosion of boilers. The first type is the failure if the parts of the steam and water sides. This type of explosion can be caused by many factors such as corrosion, low water level or failure of the safety valve. The second type is explosion of air or fuel in the boiler or furnace. This type is commonly called firebox explosion. This is more common in oil- or gas- fired boilers and can be hazardous. What causes boiler explosions? There are generally three things that can cause an explosion in your boiler system: weak shell or other boiler parts over pressure over heating Explosions most often happen because a part or parts of the boiler is too weak to take the pressure from the boiler. On the other hand, firebox explosions usually happen after an extinction of flames from the burner. Over time, fuel such as natural gas, oil fumes, propane or coal can build up in the combustion chamber. These fuels will volatize quickly due to the high temperature in the vessel. After a burner flameout or the extinction of flames, the fuels will become a source of ignition, causing an explosion of the vapors. What happens if a boiler explodes? Fuel explosions can cause damage to the boiler tubes and interior shells, and can trigger failure of the structure, leaks, a secondary shell failure or steam explosion. A...
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