New boiler Installed in E17

RJ Gas has trained engineers who can get your new boiler installed in E17. Getting A New Boiler Your old boiler can be costing your hundreds more on your annual energy bill simply because it is no longer running efficiently. An old, inefficient boiler burns moe fuel and energy resulting to a higher energy bill. A new, A- rated boiler will not only help you reduce costs, but it will also help the environment by reducing your carbon footprint. Studies have shown that your home’s heating is comprises 60% of your overall annual energy bill. This is why getting an efficient boiler will make a big difference.     New boilers are more efficient because they are all condensing boilers. Condensing boilers have larger heat exchangers, allowing them to recover more of heat and send cooler gases up the flue....

Worcester No Pressure

Are experiencing Worcester no pressure on your boiler? Water Pressure in Your Boiler Constant and consistent water pressure allows for the proper flow and heating of water in your boiler. The filling loop helps maintain pressure using cold water that flows from the water mains supply. Causes of drop in water pressure Loss in water pressure can be caused by a number of things. For example, a boiler leak will lead to a drop in the pressure. Also, bleeding your radiators can cause loss in the water pressure. How to tell if your boiler’s pressure has dropped. While leaks can lead to low boiler pressure, they can be very small and unnoticeable in the beginning- until they get bigger or lead to other problems. A drop in your boiler’s water pressure can indicate other problems in the system. You can regularly check your pressure gauge to make sure that your boiler’s pressure is not too low or too high. The pressure gauge is located in front of your boiler. The red indicator needle is usually is around the 1 bar when the boiler was installed. How to repressurize a Worcester no pressure Here’s how you can top up the pressure on your Worcester boiler: Turn off the boiler and let it cool down. Look under the boiler for a black plastic manifold. Find the arrows (if there are) that are engraved on the shaft of the T-shaped filling key as well as the padlock symbols outside the manifold. Place the key in the manifold and turn it to the right. The manifold will then stop and align with the closed padlock symbol. Inside the...

Salus Wireless Thermostat Fitted in E17

RJ Gas can get a wireless thermostat fitted in E17 or other East London areas. Your Boiler’s Thermostat Heating your home at the right temperature will keep you comfortable. At the same time, it can also help you save money by cutting your energy use. Properly and efficiently working heating controls are important to help you achieve this. A central heating system should have a full set of controls including a boiler thermostat, a timer or a programmer, room thermostat/s, and TRV’s or thermostatic radiator valves. This applies to all gas, LPG or oil- fired central heating systems. Wireless vs Wired Thermostat Most hard wired and wireless thermostats can do the same functions: programming for 7 days energy saving options touch screen display that’s backlit and easy to use an auto mode that will shift from heat to cool mode and vice versa permanent day and time settings Wireless thermostats came in the simplest to much more complex models. The most basic ones will have a one remote mobile thermostat and one receiver that is connected to the heating or cooling unit. This will allow you to take the the thermostat where you want it to be in your home and your HVAC system will adjust accordingly. More complex wireless thermostats can have up to four remote thermostats or sensors which you can put in each room or zone in your home. They will all be connected to the central receiver unit, allowing you to get hot or cold air, depending on the temperature needs of each room. While most of these multi- thermostats are made for central heating systems, there are also...

Boiler Pump Leaking

Is your boiler pump leaking? Learn more about what to do here. The Circulator Pump Your boiler’s circulator pump allows for the water to mover around your boiler so that it heats your home. A broken boiler pump means that the water is not moving in the system, letting pressure build up. The unwanted pressure can be hard on weaker seals and fittings, eventually creating a leak.   What to do when you have a boiler pump leaking If the boiler pump is leaking, the best solution here is to either replace the seal or replace the pump itself. Never attempt to do this on your own unless you a re qualified and trained gas safe register engineer. In fact, even if you are feeling like doing some DIY, you will find that there are not very many suppliers who will sell to a non- engineer. Call your local gas boiler engineer right away and book an appointment. The longer you wait on getting this fixed, the bigger the leak will get. Time is of the essence when getting a leaky pump fixed. How to prevent a boiler pump leaking They say prevention is better than cure. This is true even with your home appliances. Get all of your gas appliances, including your boiler, checked annually – that means at least once a year. A good boiler service is worth the time and money because your local engineer will check everything on your boiler and make sure it is in good working condition. During the boiler service, the engineer can also tell you if any parts are getting worn...

Pump replaced in E13

Do you need a pump replaced in E13? Boiler Pump Your boiler’s circulator pump is one of the most invincible parts in your boiler. However, because it is a mechanical part, it will  be subject to wear and tear. If the time comes that your boiler pump finally gives up, you have to get it replaced right away. With the end of the summer season approaching, it is important to make sure that your boiler is in good working condition to avoid running into heating problems during the time of the year when you need your central heating to work. Getting a regular annual gas boiler service will help ensure that your boiler is running perfectly and all the parts are in order. During a gas boiler check, your engineer will let you know if the boiler circulator pump or other boiler parts will need to be replaced. Doing this means that the boiler will not just stop running in the middle of a cold day. Pump replaced in E13 In these pictures, you can see the boiler pump replaced in E13 by one of our gas safe registered engineers. The first photo shows the old boiler pump while the second one shows the new boiler pump. Truly, you can DIY the replacing of the pump. However, while you think this will save you money, it can actually cost you more. Incorrectly installed boiler parts will harm your system, and can affect the performance of other boiler parts. Incorrect installation can result to damaged parts – or even a damaged boiler. This will result to more repair costs. At the same...