Plumbing

At this time of year, most people can’t afford to be let down by their boiler, especially in the cold winter weather and after the busy and expensive Christmas period. Take a look at our simple guide which will help you maintain your heating system and lower the risk of potential breakdowns. This can also help you to ensure that your boiler is running safely and to its optimum efficiency. This could also save you money in the long run, on both repairs and fuel costs.

Annual Boiler Service

Similar to cars, it’s important that each year you have your boiler checked over by a Gas Safe Registered Engineer in order to ensure that it’s running properly. During a service the components will be checked and cleaned and you will receive a certificate. Don’t forget, even if your boiler is brand new, an annual service is still required and essential to make sure that the warranty is maintained.

Insulate your pipes

In the cold winter months, your boiler’s external condensation can freeze which will cause your boiler to cut out. As immediate solutions, you can pour warm water over the pipe, but when it comes to preventing this issue, you can try insulating your pipes and keep your heating on a lower setting.

Wear and tear

Should you spot any black soot or hear strange noises or notice any leaks or cracks, then it’s important that you contact a professional, the sooner the issue is detected and looked at the better.

Blue flames

If you notice that the flame in your boiler looks yellow or smoky, rather than a strong blue, this means that it’s not burning correctly and an engineer can be contacted as soon as possible.

Bleed your radiators

If your radiators feel cold at the top, then this is a sign that there is trapped air inside, it’s important that this is released by bleeding the radiator.

Gas Safety

Carbon Monoxide is a highly dangerous gas which can kill, you can’t see, smell or taste it which is why it’s essential that you have a detector installed in your home. This needs to be placed near the boiler and checked once a month to ensure that it’s working.

Should you be experiencing any of these problems or you require any advice, please do not hesitate to call Solutions Plumbing and Heating today. Our team of professional plumbers and heating engineers will be more than happy to help with any questions or queries you may have.