Boiler Service & Repairs Saxmundham

Boiler Servicing

An experienced Gas Safe Registered engineer will perform the boiler servicing. You’re welcome to book at a time that is convenient for you. Gas Safe ID is presented on arrival.

Checking for leaks

To start, the engineer removes the Boiler casing from the Boiler and inspects it from top to bottom for corrosion, indicating a leak within the Boiler. We’ll tighten a loose seal on discovering a leak or replace a faulty valve to stop it.

Checking the pipework

The engineer will then ensure that the pipes serving the Boiler are tight and leak-free and also inspect for corrosion.

Cleaning of the internal parts

There is a thorough cleaning of all internal boiler components. As a result, the Boiler runs more efficiently and can be tested more accurately when the parts are clean.

Flow and pressure of water

A pressure and flow check is performed, and if necessary, adjustments are made in the form of repressurising or releasing pressure if it’s too high.

If your Boiler drops in pressure, It is possible that a blockage is causing low pressure. In such a case, the Boiler may constantly switch off.

Safety Device Testing

Safety devices are included in boilers to prevent damage in case of a failure and sudden shutdown. Therefore, checking and testing safety devices is necessary to ensure proper function.

Checking the gas rate

The engineer ensures that the correct amount of gas is consumed by running a gas rate check. Then, if necessary, the engineer will adjust the pressure of the gas burners.

Checking the flue

Carbon monoxide, dioxide, and oxygen are measured with a flue gas analyser placed inside the flue.

We perform this test to ensure the flues correctly remove all excess gases and prevent carbon monoxide risks. Additionally, we ensure that burning fuel does not create unnecessary waste.

Checking Ventilation

Boilers require ten cubic meters of air for every cubic meter of gas. Therefore, checking the ventilation and ensuring that your boilers receive the necessary air is part of the service.

Testing the Boiler

Once the boilers have been cleaned, and the test is complete, the case is refitted, and the Boiler is switched on and checked to ensure it’s working correctly.

To ensure your radiators are heating effectively, the engineer checks their temperature and bleeds them if necessary. Your radiators will not heat up entirely if too much air is in them.

Record of Servicing

Once the engineer finishes the work, a service record will be written. You can prove that a Gas Safe registered engineer serviced your boilers in case of an insurance/home emergency/warranty claim.

Boiler Repairs

We will come out to look at your Boiler and will offer advice over the phone. Contact us on 0800 678 5803. An engineer on the line will guide you through what you need to do before we can get to you.

It doesn’t matter whether the Boiler is a combination boiler, a system boiler, a regular boiler or who it’s made by. We can repair it whether your Boiler’s a Worcester Bosch, Vaillant, Potterton, Baxi, etc.

Because everything is contained within the Boiler, combination boilers are simple to repair. However, a system boiler and a regular boiler can be more complicated because the central heating system includes a cylinder.

Troubleshooting Boilers

A boiler can stop working or run incorrectly due to several common problems listed here. Boiler problems should be resolved before they cause the Boiler to fail. Minor issues can result in more severe and expensive problems when they go unattended. You should not experience total Boiler failure if the problem’s rectified early.

Pilot light extinguishing regularly

A faulty thermocouple (a safety device that regulates gas) will prevent gas from getting to the pilot light. Then it will keep blowing out. Malfunctioning Thermocouples are easily replaced to get your Boiler back to working order.

Leaky Boilers

In time, valves and seals wear out due to continuous water flow, and too high pressure can aggravate the issue. (During servicing and repairs, the boiler pressure is always checked).

Whenever you notice a leak, make sure you have it fixed as soon as possible, as it can cause harm to your Boiler and even areas of your home in the long run.

Low Boiler Pressure

Boilers will shut off continuously if the pressure is too low. There are three causes of low pressure: an incorrect setting, leaking (see above) or a blockage.

Kettling

Saxmundham is a hard water area. Hard water produces limescale when heated. Limescale lodges in a heat exchanger can cause the system to overheat and make strange noises similar to a kettle boiling. You want to pay attention to these noises and act. This issue could lead to a broken heat exchanger, an expensive fix.

Frozen Condensate Pipe

Typical condensing boilers have an outside condensing pipe susceptible to freezing in the winter (especially when not insulated). If the pipe freezes, the Boiler won’t run. Your Boiler will work again after defrosting the pipe.