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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, or do a quick search online, or even refer to the manual.
If you feel that you do not have the expertise or training to troubleshoot a gas boiler, or perhaps you have tried and the boiler problem still persists, then you know its time to call a professional at RJ Gas.
