Winter is the busiest time of year for your boiler—and when issues are most likely to arise. Here are five common problems homeowners face during the colder months and how to address them:
1. Low Boiler Pressure
Symptoms: Your boiler isn’t heating effectively or keeps shutting off.
Solution: Check the pressure gauge; if it’s below 1 bar, try topping it up using the filling loop. If the pressure keeps dropping, it could indicate a leak or a more serious issue.
2. Frozen Condensate Pipe
Symptoms: The boiler shuts down, displaying an error code.
Solution: Thaw the pipe using warm water (never boiling) and insulate it to prevent freezing.
3. Radiators Not Heating Fully
Symptoms: Cold spots on your radiators.
Solution: Bleed the radiators to release trapped air. If the issue persists, a power flush may be needed.
4. Boiler Kettling
Symptoms: Strange noises, like banging or whistling, from the boiler.
Solution: This could be due to limescale buildup in the heat exchanger. Call a professional to descale or flush the system.
5. No Hot Water or Heating
Symptoms: A complete lack of heat or hot water.
Solution: Check the thermostat, timer settings, and power supply. If everything appears normal, call a Gas Safe engineer for diagnosis.
When to Call a Professional
If DIY solutions don’t resolve the issue, don’t wait—boiler problems can worsen quickly in winter. Our team is here to help with all your heating needs, from quick repairs to full system overhauls.
Stay warm this winter—schedule your boiler maintenance today!
