Common boiler faults we repair.
Every repair we carry out in Chineham starts with a proper diagnosis rather than a guess, the same as all our boiler repairs. These are the faults we see most often. Where a fault traces back to the wider heating system, especially during a cold spell when everything is working harder, we say so rather than simply swapping a part.
No heating or hot water
A boiler that will not fire can come down to the gas supply, the ignition, the fan, the pump or the controls. We test rather than guess, so the part that has actually failed is the one that gets replaced.
Losing pressure
Pressure that keeps dropping usually points to a leak on the system, or to a problem with the expansion vessel or pressure relief valve. Topping it up only hides the cause.
Leaks and drips
Water under the boiler or on the pipes below it needs looking at early, before it damages the boiler or the cupboard around it. We trace where it is coming from and fix the cause.
Banging, whistling or gurgling
Noises can mean air in the system, a build-up of sludge or scale in the heat exchanger, or a pump on its way out. Each has a different fix, so we find out which it is first.
Error codes and lockouts
A code on the display tells us where to start. Note it down or send a photo, and avoid resetting the boiler again and again, as a repeated lockout usually means something needs fixing.
Left working safely
Once the repair is done we test the boiler, check it is burning and venting safely, and talk you through what we found before we leave.
How a boiler repair works.
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Step 1: Tell us what is happening
Request a call, ring us, or send a photo of the boiler and any error code on WhatsApp. The more we know, the better prepared we arrive.
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Step 2: Diagnosis
We test the boiler and the controls to find the actual cause of the fault, not just the symptom.
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Step 3: Your go-ahead
We explain the fault and the fix in plain terms before any work starts. If a part has to be ordered, we tell you so.
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Step 4: Repair and safety check
The repair is carried out, the boiler is tested, and we check it is working safely before we pack up.
We explain the fault and what the repair involves before starting, so you can decide with the facts in front of you. Quotations are free, with no obligation.
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