Maintaining a healthy boiler

Get your boiler serviced annually

Boiler services are important to maintain the safety and efficiency of your boiler. It can also help your installer to identify any potential issues within your heating system. The best time for this is also in the summer, preparing your radiators to be ready for when you need it. A boiler service will ensure that the boiler is working to its optimum efficiency whilst also helping to extend its lifespan.

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Check for any water leaks

If you notice any signs of leaking around your boiler, such as wet or damp patches below the unit you should                            . Try to contain the leak to prevent water damage spreading around the area. It is also advisable to isolate the boiler’s water supply. If you can’t contain the leak to reduce further damage, you should turn off your mains water and turn off any electrical supply to the boiler.

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Check the boiler pressure

Each boiler has an optimum operating pressure. This is usually around 1-2 bars when the heating is on, but can typically be found marked out on the boiler itself in green, or will be specified in your manual. When your heating is off, this will likely drop slightly to around 1-1.5.

If the pressure becomes too high or too low, your system may shut down, leaving your home without heating and hot water until fixed. These areas will often also be marked out on your boiler. If you are experiencing too high or too low pressure, 

 

Check for any noises

There are many, harmless noises that your heating system may emit. However, if the noises change from the normal, particularly to a humming, vibrating, or banging sound, it could potentially be a sign that there is a fault in your heating system. If this noise is mainly coming from your radiators, they may need to be bled.

 

If this does not solve the problem, or if the noise is coming from the boiler itself,