Power Flushing
Are you thinking about getting power flushing for your boiler? Learn more about it here. What is Power Flushing? Over time, corrosion can build up in your boiler system. This creates a sludge that greatly affects the efficiency of your boiler. In sever cases, power flushing is the only option available to effectively solve the problem. A “power flush” is a process of cleansing your boiler. The process aims to remove build up of sludge, rust and other debris in your central heating system. Doing this one- off deep clean make sure that your radiators are heating properly and you no longer have to worry about cold spots. A properly maintained boiler increases its life and helps keep your energy bills low. In the long run, you also have lower risks of a boiler breakdown. Do you need a Power Flush? Some customers are not sure whether they actually need a power flush, and are afraid that they are paying extra for something unnecessary. There are several signs that can help you decide if you should avail of a power flush. These include: cold areas on radiators excessively noisy boiler or heating system pump discoloration in the water when you bleed the radiators the boiler takes a long time to heat up tap water gets cloudy If you are planning to connect a new boiler replacement to your old heating system, it is advisable that you do power flushing. Because most new boilers are condensing boilers, contaminants present in the current heating system can damage the internal pipes of the new boiler quickly. Power flushing will remove...Broken Boiler
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...Boiler Repairs London
Do you need boiler repairs London? RJ Gas is a boiler expert that has experienced engineers in your area. The need for boiler repairs London -wide definitely goes up during the cold months of the year. If you are one of these customers needing repair services, we know you have already been inconvenienced by the experience. But before you dial RJ Gas, there are 5 things that you can check first to see if you can get your boiler to run again. Boiler Repairs London Here are 5 things to check before scheduling any boiler repairs London -wide: Boiler Power Supply The first thing you should check is the electric supply to your boiler. Make sure it is on. While this may sound silly, this is the most obvious cause of a “broken boiler” that is easily overlooked. Check your power fuse or see if the main circuit breaker board has tripped. Reset Button Newer boiler models now feauture built in safety devices. Resetting the boiler is the easiest way to get it working again. You can usually find the reset button in front of the boiler. It usually looks like a dial that needs to be reset to zero. Check you owner’s manual to find where the reset button is on your boiler. Heating Controls If you think your boiler’s heating programmers, timers and thermostats are quite complicated, read your owner’s manual first. You will find the right settings and proper usage of the controls there. Check that they are set correctly, including those that work by sending signals remotely. Gas Supply A faulty gas supply...Boiler Not Working
Learn how you can do some DIY work if you have a boiler not working. There could be several reasons as to why your boiler is not working. Some of these you can actually fix on your own. While they are pretty simple to do, you should not try the job if you are not confident that you can do it or if you feel you lack the knowledge or experience. If this is the case, it is best that you call an experienced gas safe registered engineer to do your boiler repair. Boiler Not Working Here are some simple tips if you have a boiler not working. Check the supply of gas, electrical and water to your boiler and make sure they are turned on. Make sure the thermostat and the clock timer are on. The pressure gauge must be set at around one bar. If your boiler has a permanent light, make sure it has not gone out. Try setting your heating to its maximum for a quick period to see if it would work. Check the clock programmers as they may need adjusting. If your power was cut or turned off recently, the heating clock programmer may have reset to the factory settings. Try resetting the boiler using the customer- operated reset button. If your boiler does not have one, try turning the electrical supply to your boiler off and then back on to reset. Check if you have frozen pipes. Your condensate pipes can freeze during very cold whether and you will need to thaw them. If you have an open vented system...Boiler Controls
Using the boiler controls effectively is key to an efficiently working boiler. Learn more about them here. Smart usage of these boiler controls can help you conserve energy and bring down that power bill. Your house will be comfortable in the right temperature and you can also avoid overheating your boiler. Boiler Controls Built In Boiler Controls – these controls are useful if your boiler can be easily accessed, but not if your boiler is located in a garage or loft. On / Off Switch – Turning the switch on puts your boiler on standby until it is needed to make heat. Standby mode uses very minimal amount of electricity. Some switches feature selecting if you want to turn on both heating and hot water, or just one of the two. Temperature Controls – Some boiler models feature separate controls for the temperature of heat and hot water. Mechanical Boiler Timers – This timer can give you three options when you run your heating system: 1) the boiler is off, 2) the boiler is providing heat, and 3) the boiler turns on and off at set times. It has a large round dial that you can turn to set the correct time. The outer part of the dial has tabs that represent 15- minute periods that are selected when you want the boiler to turn on. A mechanical timer is simple to use, but it will set your boiler to turn on or off at the same time everyday. This might not work well if you have different daily schedules. Central Heating Controls – these controls are...
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