How do I know if my boiler needs repairing?

With the weather being extremely cold during the winter and many of us still working from home, the possibility of a malfunctioning boiler is not one we want to experience.

Here at Atom Gas Ltd, we have compiled a list of helpful hints to ensure that you are prepared and do not wake up to a broken boiler during the months you need it most.

Signs that indicate my boiler needs repairing:

• Boiler pressure keeps dropping or rising
• There is no hot water or heating
• You can hear unusual sounds coming from your boiler
• The flame inside your boiler is not blue

Boiler pressure keeps dropping or rising

If you have noticed the pressure on your boiler increasing too much or dropping more than it should, it could mean your boiler is experiencing issues that need to be looked into by a heating engineer before it stops working. Normal boiler pressure should be between 1 and 2 bars. Anything above or below this needs to be checked.

There is no hot water or heating

This type of boiler issue is difficult to overlook.

If your boiler is not operating at all, or if you have hot water but no heating, or vice versa, it does not always imply that there is a major issue. In some circumstances, a simple phone call to a reputable heating company can help solve the problem.

You can hear unusual sounds coming from your boiler

It is good practice to get a professional heating engineer to examine any strange noises coming from your boiler. Whether they are clunking, banging or whistling sounds, they could indicate potential issues, so make sure you get your boiler repaired.

The flame inside your boiler is not blue

It is very important to check whether the pilot flame is blue. If it appears yellow or orange, you need to contact a Gas Safe registered engineer as soon as possible.

Get in touch

Have you noticed any of the signs we have mentioned above, or other signs we have not mentioned? Get in touch with Gas Safe registered engineers across Whitstable, Canterbury and Ramsgate by calling us on 01227 678047, and we will be happy to point you in the right direction.