Boiler Service & Repair Billericay

Boiler Servicing

Boiler servicing is essential for maintaining your home’s heating system, ensuring it operates efficiently and safely.

We specialise in providing quality Boiler servicing tailored to meet the needs of various Boilers.

Our service procedure is thorough and designed to extend the life of your Boiler, reduce the risk of breakdown, and keep your energy bills in check.

Service Procedure

During the Boiler service, we conduct a detailed inspection to check for any signs of wear and tear.

This includes examining the Boiler’s components, such as the heat exchanger, burner, and pump, ensuring they are clean and in good working condition.

We also test the Boiler’s safety devices and controls, check for gas leaks, analyse the flue and assess the pressure levels.

Once the inspection is complete, we perform necessary cleaning and adjustments to optimise the Boiler’s performance.

Types Of Boilers We Service

We service all Boilers, including Combi, System, and Regular Boilers. Each type has unique features and servicing requirements, which our experienced engineers are well-versed in. 

Boiler Service vs Repair

It’s important to understand the difference between Boiler servicing and repair.

Boiler servicing is a preventative measure designed to maintain the Boiler’s condition and prevent future issues. Boiler repair involves diagnosing and fixing specific problems, such as leaks or breakdowns.

Regular servicing can often reduce the need for costly repairs by identifying and fixing issues before they escalate.

Benefits of Boiler Service

Annual Boiler servicing offers numerous benefits. It ensures your Boiler runs more efficiently, which can lead to lower energy bills. It also enhances the safety of your home by reducing the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning and gas leaks.

Furthermore, regular servicing can extend the lifespan of your Boiler and ensure warranty validation.

Boiler Repairs

Ensuring that your home remains warm with hot water throughout the year largely hinges on the health of your Boiler. Our team of experienced engineers offers solutions to solve faults and prevent breakdowns.

Types & Makes of Boilers We Repair

We repair all Boiler types, including Combi, System and Regular Boilers. Makes include popular brands such as Worcester Bosch, Vaillant, Baxi, Glow-worm, Ideal and more.

Common Boiler Faults

Boilers have faults and breakdowns for various reasons. Lack of regular service can lead to minor issues escalating into major problems.

Ageing Boilers with worn-out components, due to continuous use, are more prone to breakdowns. Here are some common Boiler faults that will require the attention of a gas-safe registered engineer.

No Heat or Hot Water

One of the most common Boiler issues is the absence of heat or hot water. This problem can arise from various causes, such as broken pumps, valve failures, thermostat issues, or low water levels in the system.

Leaking and Dripping

Leaks and drips from a Boiler often indicate internal component issues, like a faulty pressure valve or a worn-out/loose seal. If there is leaking from the pressure valve, the cause might be high boiler pressure. 

Strange Noises

Boilers emitting banging, whistling, or gurgling noises can signal several issues. These sounds may result from air trapped in the system, low water pressure, or limescale buildup in the Boiler’s heat exchanger.

Pilot Light Goes Out

A pilot light that frequently extinguishes could point to problems like a broken thermocouple, drafts blowing the light out, or a buildup of deposits in the pilot light area.

Loss of Pressure

A drop in Boiler pressure can stop it from working. Water leaks or a faulty pressure relief valve are commonly the cause of this issue.

Frozen Condensate Pipe

In colder weather, the condensate pipe, responsible for removing wastewater from the Boiler, can freeze, which will prevent the Boiler from running.

Thermostat Issues

Thermostat problems can cause inaccurate temperature control, heating not going on at set times, or not at all.

Kettling

Kettling, a phenomenon where the Boiler makes noises similar to a kettle heating up, is typically due to limescale in the heat exchanger.

This issue is prevalent in Billericay, which has hard water, and is an urgent issue as it can cause serious damage.

Boiler Keeps Switching Itself Off

This fault can be due to low water pressure, thermostat issues, insufficient water flow due to closed valves, air in the system, or a malfunctioning pump.

Radiator Issues

Radiators not heating up properly can be a sign of sludge or air accumulation in the system or an issue with the Boiler’s pump.

What to Do in the Event of a Boiler Breakdown

If your Boiler breaks down, first check the thermostat setting and the Boiler’s power supply. If there’s a leak, turn off the Boiler and, if necessary, your water supply to prevent further damage.

For safety and efficiency, don’t attempt a repair yourself. It’s best to contact professionals like us.

Contact Us

Please call us at 01277 800 045 to book a Boiler Service or Repair.