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Did you know that there’s a 50% increase in the number of problems with boilers and central heating in October?
After ticking along over the sunny summer months, that first surge in use in October as temperatures drop is the final straw for many boilers.
Faulty boilers cannot just be stressful and expensive. They can be life threatening if they are causing carbon monoxide to be emitted, a silent, odourless killer.
But it needn’t be that way. Many underlying issues with boilers can be fixed quickly and cheaply with a routine service. Annual maintenance can not only help keep your boiler working efficiently, it’ll extend its working life and save lives. It’s the same as having your car serviced. Many of us do this at scheduled intervals but we don’t always apply the same logic to our homes.
So, book a qualified engineer to visit today and get ready for the winter. If you aren’t sure how old your boiler is as you inherited it with the property, an engineer can tell you. So if it’s on its last legs you might at least have 12 months’ notice to save for a new one (according to the Heating & Hot Water Council a typical price is £ 2500).
10 most common problems with boilers
- No heat or hot water
- Leaking and dripping
- Strange banging noises
- Pilot light going out
- Losing pressure
- Frozen condensate pipe
- Old thermostat issues
- Kettling (lime scale)
- Cold radiators
- Boiler switches itself off
You may have experienced one of these things going wrong at some point and when it happens you hope it’s not going to be a huge expense. None of us like surprises like this as they can be expensive and inconvenient. Especially if it happens this month as it’s the first time the heating will go on this year most likely.
When looking for a plumber you need to make sure they are qualified, insureance and certified with Gas Safe in the UK. This is the organization that verifies your plumber has the right qualifications to work with a gas central heating system.
Phone around a few heating engineers to get a few quotes and don’t forget to take into account call out fees and the hourly rate. This will make sure you have the best deal. If you leave it to an emergency then you can expect to pay more in some cases, so the best thing to do is to book a service now to avoid any nasty surprises this autumn!