Let’s start with a basic assertion; nobody wants to have to spend their hard-earned cash either repairing or replacing their boiler.
Boiler repairs can be particularly problematic, as whilst they can cost significant sums of money and don’t ways enhance the longevity of the unit in question. In this instance, you may feel as though you’re throwing good money after bad when repairing your boiler, and this is unlikely to make anyone feel good.
Still, boiler repairs are crucial if you’re to maintain a safe living environment and uphold the terms of your warranty. With this in mind, here are three signs that your boiler’s due a repair.
3 Signs Your Boiler Needs A Repair
1. The Lack of Hot (or even Warm) Water
If you’ve been forced to take some cold showers of late, it could be that your boiler is broken or on the brink of breaking down.
It may also be a minor fault, of course, so let the tank refill after turning the warm water before letting it run and testing it again.
If it continues to produce cold water, you could well have a faulty airlock on your boiler or a failure in the motorised valve. Regardless, in these instances, you’ll need to call on a Gas Safe registered engineer to assess the issue in detail.
2. Your Radiators are Cold (Despite Bleeding Them)
On a similar note, you may have also noticed that your radiators have cold patches and are not providing the requisite heat in your home.
Once again, this may not be a major issue, as simply bleeding your radiators and releasing trapped air from the system can provide a quick and painless repair.
However, if the cold patches remain after you’ve bled the radiators in your home, there may be a larger fault at play that requires expert attention. This may exist within the boiler unit and heating system, and this cannot be explored without the help of a certified engineer.
3. The Boiler Keeps Turning off on its Own
Clearly, if your boiler continually and intermittently switches off without your intervention, you have a problem that needs urgent attention.
This is particularly true if the boiler turns off automatically without heating your home or water, but even if it switches off after a longer period of time, it could be that the system has overheated.
In the case of an older boiler, this may even suggest that it’s time to replace your boiler and install a brand-new heating system.
Why choose our heating engineers to repair your boiler
As our name suggests, we’re fully equipped to repair your failing boiler, whether you have a conventional heating system or an A-rated combi unit that was recently installed. At Gas on Sea, we’ve worked for years in Essex and Southend-on-Sea and the surrounding areas, providing boiler installations and repairs to many customers.
Most people don't consider servicing their boiler until it starts to malfunction. But if you have a gas boiler, it's important to make sure you have a boiler engineer on hand to repair it. Gas boilers are one of the most common household appliances, but they can also be one of the most dangerous. They may result in spreading toxic carbon monoxide gas in your home, if not repaired on time.
Heating engineers or boiler engineers are qualified to identify any possible issues and resolve them before they endanger you or your house. The best method to ensure that your boiler is operating safely and effectively is to hire a boiler engineer. When installing a new boiler or having your current boiler serviced, it's always a good idea to choose a Gas Safe licensed engineer
In addition to this, all of our heating engineers are fully insured. Therefore, if there are any problems or damage caused, you can feel peace of mind in knowing that you’ll be covered by the insurance.
Some people opt to cut corners and choose heating engineers who aren’t insured and it can lead them to be in a worse off place than they were before. This isn’t something that you have to worry about when dealing with us at Gas On Sea.
Our priority is our customers and they’ve been putting their trust in us to carry out boiler repair services for years to an incredibly high standard.
Gas Safe Engineers
You may be wondering what a Gas Safe Engineer is. Gas Safe registered engineers play a significant role in ensuring safety and efficiency in gas installations. They ensure that the equipment installed in homes, offices or even factories meets the standards set by various regulatory bodies. Gas Safe engineers carry out inspections to check whether the equipment installed on these premises complies with the relevant regulations and standards.
These professionals possess extensive knowledge about boilers, gas appliances, gas fittings, gas pipes, gas regulators, fire extinguishers, and gas detection devices.
Always remember that Gas safe certification is mandatory for all boiler and gas engineers. This certificate ensures that the person carrying out the work is competent and trained and that the premises where they are working meet the necessary safety requirements.
To get your boiler repaired, contact us right away
A boiler is responsible for keeping a home warm during the winter. This complex piece of machinery must be maintained in order to work efficiently. A boiler or heating engineer is a person who is qualified and trained enough to do boiler repairs and install new boilers.
While it may be tempting to attempt a boiler repair yourself, it is always best to leave this type of work to a professional.
If you live anywhere near Essex or the Southend-on-Sea and notice any signs that your boiler is not working properly, be sure to contact us. Our team of experienced gas and boiler engineers at Gas on Sea will be at your service. You can call us on 01702808750 or send us an email at admin@gasonsea.co.uk. Either way, we will be with you in no time.
