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By
Heppelthwaite
Red Van
Plumbers
8 COMMON BOILER
PROBLEMS
Leaks can cause a
loss of boiler
pressure. So too can
problems with the
pressure relief valve
or the expansion
vessel.
1. PRESSURE LOSS
Kettling is caused by
limescale being
present on the heat
exchange. In areas
with hard
water, rumbling
noises and bubbles of
heat will signify
kettling.
2. KETTLING PROBLEMS
Strange sounds
usually signify some
kind of problem
within the system.
Kettling can create
these noises, but air
present in the
system can also
make this happen.
3. WEIRD SOUNDS!
We can all identify
with the cold radiator
problem! This could
be due to blocked
pipework or a
defective pump. Your
system might also
need “bleeding”.
4. COLD RADIATORS
There is a number of
reasons why your
boiler might be
leaking, including
the wearing and
corrosion of pipes. If
your system is
leaking, contact
Heppelthwaite.
5. LEAKS
Electrical equipment
can develop faults
over time, and a
boiler’s thermostat
is no different. If it
is reading the wrong
temperatures, your
system won’t be
working efficiently.
6. FAULTY THERMOSTAT
Many of the issues in
this list contribute to a
non-functioning
system, and therefore
no not water or heating.
Other potential reasons
for lack of heat are air
locks, blockages, and
valve problems.
7. LACK OF HOT WATER & HEATING
With the UK winters
becoming more
harsh, the
condensation pipes on
boilers are more
susceptible to snow
and ice.
8. FROZEN PIPES
CALL THE PROFESSIONALS!
If you need help with your
plumbing or your boiler, get
in touch with Heppelthwaite
Red Van Plumbers today.
www.RedVanPlumbers.co.uk
0845 872 4182

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8 Common Boiler Problems - by Red Van Plumbers

  • 2. Leaks can cause a loss of boiler pressure. So too can problems with the pressure relief valve or the expansion vessel. 1. PRESSURE LOSS
  • 3. Kettling is caused by limescale being present on the heat exchange. In areas with hard water, rumbling noises and bubbles of heat will signify kettling. 2. KETTLING PROBLEMS
  • 4. Strange sounds usually signify some kind of problem within the system. Kettling can create these noises, but air present in the system can also make this happen. 3. WEIRD SOUNDS!
  • 5. We can all identify with the cold radiator problem! This could be due to blocked pipework or a defective pump. Your system might also need “bleeding”. 4. COLD RADIATORS
  • 6. There is a number of reasons why your boiler might be leaking, including the wearing and corrosion of pipes. If your system is leaking, contact Heppelthwaite. 5. LEAKS
  • 7. Electrical equipment can develop faults over time, and a boiler’s thermostat is no different. If it is reading the wrong temperatures, your system won’t be working efficiently. 6. FAULTY THERMOSTAT
  • 8. Many of the issues in this list contribute to a non-functioning system, and therefore no not water or heating. Other potential reasons for lack of heat are air locks, blockages, and valve problems. 7. LACK OF HOT WATER & HEATING
  • 9. With the UK winters becoming more harsh, the condensation pipes on boilers are more susceptible to snow and ice. 8. FROZEN PIPES
  • 10. CALL THE PROFESSIONALS! If you need help with your plumbing or your boiler, get in touch with Heppelthwaite Red Van Plumbers today. www.RedVanPlumbers.co.uk 0845 872 4182