Jan 12, 2014 | Boilers, How to's, Tips & Tricks
Regular boiler maintenance can reduce the cost of ownership for your boilers Boilers are essential in maintaining the comfort of your home. It performs a vital function in supplying hot water for your home, as well as provide heating to keep you and your family warm during the cold season. When your boiler experiences any malfunction it may lead to costly repairs and discomfort to your home. Regular boiler maintenance can avert unnecessary expenses, safety issues and keep the level of comfort for your household. This will also enhance the efficiency of your boilers and extend the number of years by which it can continue to serve your household needs. The following tips can help you maintain the capability of your boilers to keep providing the warmth necessary for the convenience of your home. Prevent Blockages It is not advisable to cover gas boilers or block the air vents. Always inspect the vent and flue to makes sure that they are not blocked. Blocked air flues and vents can greatly hinder your boilers to run at their maximum efficiency. Blockages may occur when dirt accumulates in the vent or flues. If you see that this is the case, you should try to clear it to allow the free passage of air. Also, dust accumulates more in the boiler room because of the operations of your boiler. Regular inspections of the parts that usually attracts dust, such as the fan, can greatly reduce potential problems on your system. Make sure that you clear all the dust that may have accumulated to guarantee the best performance from your boiler. Check for...Jan 4, 2014 | Boilers, How to's, Tips & Tricks
Do you need to get your boiler ready for winter? Any person wouldn’t want their boilers to break down during the winter season. With freezing temperatures, ice and snow, you need your homes to be a warm and comfortable place to retreat. So even before the seasons starts, you want to make sure that your boiler is up and ready for the cold season. Tips in Getting Your Boiler Ready for Winter We have created a checklist for you to do over the summer to get your boiler ready for winter . Remove the air in the radiators by bleeding them out. This will ensure that your radiators will give out as much heat in the cold season as possible. Check the pressure if they are within the recommended levels. This should be done if you have a pressurized system. If what you have is a condensing boiler, make sure that the condensate pipe running outside the house is insulated so that ice build up is prevented. The pipes inside the loft should also be properly insulated to prevent it from freezing. Bear in mind that the loft is one part of the house that is considered the coldest. Install a carbon monoxide alarm in order to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning. Schedule a regular boiler maintenance from a Gas Safe Registered company to ensure that it is properly working, safe and that it is running efficiently. Is your boiler ready for winter now? With all these tips we provided, we hope that you are in a better position to prepare for the cold season. If in any case your...Nov 19, 2013 | Tips & Tricks
Everyone should understand the importance of gas safety. Simply because our life and the lives of our love ones are at stake. The use of gas and gas appliances are relatively safe if it was installed and fitted by the professionals like RJ Gas Heating Services. Working with gas is a serious business that’s why we only have Gas Safe Registered engineers working on our team. Here’s how you can keep it safe at home while you work with gas. Gas Safety Tips If you need any gas work done at home, may it be gas fitting, repair or installation, always get a Gas Safe Registered engineer to work on it. They are the people who are capable to work safely and legally with gas. They will also be responsible in notifying the local authority if you’re having a gas appliance fitted at home. Don’t just rely on the word given out. Always ask to see the engineer’s Gas Safe ID card. Check the information found in front and at the back of their card to ensure that they are qualified to complete the kind of gas work that you require. Know the signs and symptoms of a carbon monoxide poisoning. Invest on a good carbon monoxide alarm and install it near your gas appliances. Carbon monoxide can sometimes be hard to detect because they are odorless and colorless. They can be deadly too so it’s best if you have one of these devices at home. Get one of those that makes a noise when carbon monoxide is detected. Be in the look out for signs that your gas...Aug 28, 2013 | Boiler Repairs, Boiler Service, Boilers, Tips & Tricks
Emergency boiler repairs and all unscheduled boiler problems that need fast action can be fixed by RJ Gas Heating Services. We have a professional team of skilled, experienced and highly qualified heating engineers. Also our teams our personnel are trained to tackle your heating problems at one go. Our company has a great and complete collection of genuine spare parts associated with emergency boiler repairs. Our Salient features in Emergency Boiler Repairs We also check your boilers for wear and tear of mechanical parts. Regular maintenance of your boiler can prevent most mishaps and increase its performance. We can provide services of emergency boiler repairs to domestic and commercial heating units. Trying to fix problems yourself can have serious consequences. Never take the help of an unauthorized person to look up into boiler problems – major or minor. You put you and your family at risk when attempting to fix a unit yourself. All our engineers are gas safe registered as per the laws of UK and experts in emergency boiler repairs. We also guarantee we do genuine replacement of parts. Our service is available on all working days including Saturdays and we also offer you a regular maintenance schedule that will diagnose most of the regularly occurring problems at the basic level.All makes and models are provided quality services. Services covered by Emergency Boiler Repairs We also offer neat and tidy services in the following aspects: – Removing boiler heat exchanger’s corbon deposits – Flushing – Bleeding air from the system – Circulator pump repairs – Inspection and replacement pump bearings – Thermocouple testing and replacing – Flue restrictions inspections...Aug 16, 2013 | Boiler Repairs, Boiler Service, Boilers, How to's, Tips & Tricks
Looking for Boiler Repair in London? Call us now. Fixing Boiler Repair in London We can help fix your boilers with a minimal down time. Your boiler is likely to be one of the most expensive appliances in your home. If not maintained properly, it may impose huge fines in the form of boiler replacement and boiler installation costs. According to the experts, irrespective of the severity of the fault, a Boiler Repair in London should be carried out immediately to prevent future complications. Above all, one should remember that, fixing a boiler repair immediately saves money and environment. Boilers are equipped with certain control mechanisms that produce and distribute heat and hot water. Minor faults in these mechanisms may lead to low or no performance from the boiler. Simple checks and minor boiler repairs might help your boiler get back to normal. Boiler Repair in London – Some of the Most Common Problems Time Switches: Most boilers are driven by mechanical time switches that control on/off of the boiler. If the mechanical timer dial is stuck, it may lead to uneven heat distribution. This is one of those minor problems which can cause major inconveniences. You can fix this problem yourself by adjusting the timer clock to its normal settings. Freezing pipes: During extreme cold weathers, condensing pipes of even the best combi boiler can freeze. This blockage can cause the condensate to flow back forcing the boiler to stop functioning. When the condensing pipe freezes, a ‘fault code’ or a ‘warning light’ can be observed along with peculiar noises from the boiler and the condensing pipe. You can avoid this Boiler Repair in London by adjusting...Aug 1, 2013 | Boiler Repairs, Boiler Service, Boilers, How to's, Tips & Tricks
Do you have a gas boiler breakdown problem? Don’t worry. Just give us a call and we will take care of the rest!! Gas Boiler Breakdown – How to go about it? A gas boiler breakdown can cause many problems in the house. Heat is a necessity during cold weather. A broken boiler does not only mean you will lose heat inside your home, you will also not have access to hot water. This is definitely annoying, and in the long run can also cause health problems like the common cough or colds. Common gas boiler breakdown issues can be fixed DIY. However, it is always best to get a professional to do the work, especially, when you are not sure of the exact problem. Handling gas can be dangerous. A trained professional can complete the job efficiently, while making sure no one gets hurt. Though you may know how to fix common boiler problems, it is not always wise to handle problems on which you have a little or no idea. It is recommended that you DO NOT try to perform jobs that you are not qualified to. Failing to do so may lead to serious accidents, fire injuries, and sometimes, even death. How to avoid a gas boiler breakdown? Gas boiler breakdown can be avoided by getting your boiler serviced regularly. Boiler maintenance is highly recommended by engineers at least once a year. By getting a professional to do a check up, you are ensured that the boiler is in good working condition. Any possible breakdowns in the near future can be prevented. The engineer can replace parts that...