Unlike other plumbing issues, like a leaking pipe, a blocked toilet, sink unblocking, bath shower unblocking, etc, the inner workings of boilers and central heating remains a mystery for most people. One which they consider to be a a very complicated problem when they stop working. Usually they do not malfunction often, but when they do they can cause a lot of other issues at the house if not fixed in time.
In the majority of the time, problems with your central heating can have a straightforward solution. As boilers are usually gas fired this is something that must never be attempted by anyone other than a Gas Safe registered engineer.You can contact a professional heating engineer for central heating services in London
In every case, it is a good idea to let the professionals do their job. Trying and fixing it yourself can often have terrible results and cause severe danger.
The most common central heating problems
Usually the most central heating issues start in autumn, because most people turn off the central heating service during summer. After not being used for several months, central heating service may not function properly.
The earlier you turn on the central heating, the earlier you can identify the issues and fix them before winter. No one wants to stay in the freezing cold in winter, because they forgot to do a central heating check.
No hot water but central heating works
Sometimes you might see that your central heating is working, but there is no hot water. This can be because of several different reasons. One reason might be that your thermostat may be set to low. This can easily be checked on the programmer and set the thermostat to at least 60°C.
In most cases , your motorised valve could be the problem if it is not open. If you have a motorised valve fitted to your cylinder, check if it is open.
The issue might also be because of air trapped in your hot water cylinder if your system has one. This is very easy to resolve. You just have to let out the excess air from the air-release valve. You can usually find it on the pipe entering the heating coil.
No hot water or no heat
When your central heating system is not producing any heat at all, usually it is not a simple issue and you might need to call a plumber who is an expert in central heating service in London. Most local plumbers are not certified to offer central heating services in London, but we at Plumbers Immediately, will make sure to connect you with a certified plumber within 40 minutes of your call.
Leaking Pipes
This is one of the most common issues with boilers and central heating. If you have a leaky pipe, you can fix it by tightening it yourself. But however this is a temporary solution, because the pipes will get loose again. The best way is to call a professional plumber to do it for you.
Old boiler
Boilers have a life span of 10 to 15 years and with maintenance your boiler can last even longer. As the boiler ages, it starts to break down in short periods of time, and it’s best to replace it than to keep spending money to repair the boiler. Plumbers Immediately, can connect you with the best plumbers in London who are certified and experienced in repairing and installing boilers.
As you can see the breakdown of a central heating system is a common and ongoing issue, but if you hire the correct plumbers, you will stop having central heating issues for a very long time. This is why we at Plumbers Immediately make sure to connect you with the best central heating engineers in London.
