Boilers are extremely dependable heating equipment for homes. They typically outlast furnaces and heat pumps because they have fewer moving parts, which are subject to wear and tear. However, there’s no guarantee that your boiler will always perform properly. If your boiler needs repair, it should be done as soon as possible, preferably before it stops heating your home.
In this post, we’ll review some signs that your boiler needs to be repaired immediately and who to contact.
Signs Your Boiler Needs Repair
Be sure to repair your boiler before you have a significant emergency. Understanding some of the most common indications that your boiler requires repair can be extremely useful. Regular maintenance will help ensure that everything functions as it should but being aware of the most common signs that your boiler needs repair will significantly assist.
Water Leaks
Leaking boiler water is never desirable. While some homeowners believe they can patch leaks and move on, most boiler leaks are caused by more extensive problems such as corrosion, poor installation, broken seals, or even faulty valves and pumps. A professional must inspect and repair leaks to restore heat and prevent future water damage.
Strange Sounds
Strange furnace sounds may cause you to jump in the middle of a freezing night, but they pose no immediate danger. However, excessive kettling, gurgling, or whistling should be reported immediately to a professional boiler technician to address the limescale buildup, trapped air, or obstruction causing the problem.
Odd Smells
Odors coming from a boiler should serve as a warning sign. A problem with the circuits may be the source of an unpleasant smell, such as burning plastic or metal. Smelling like rotten eggs indicates a potentially dangerous gas leak.
Other Common Boiler Problems
As with any appliance, boilers can experience a variety of issues. Some issues require professional boiler repair, while the homeowner can resolve others.
Other frequent boiler issues include the following:
- reduced water pressure
- no heat from the radiators
- pilot light failing pilot light is no longer blue
- frozen condensate pipe
- lack of response from the boiler’s thermostat
What’s Next?
Call a professional boiler repair service immediately if you have any problems. When it comes time to inspect your boiler, plumbers are among the experts to contact. After all, they supply various plumbing systems and water fittings in homes and businesses. Boilers are complex machines that employ piping networks to transfer heat from a central source to individual radiators. Therefore, plumbers are necessary for repairing water leaks, strange noises, changes in boiler pressure, and malfunctioning pilot lights.
At Scott’s Plumbing, we take pride in providing our valued customers with the highest level of service, ensuring you receive prompt assistance from our certified boiler service professionals. Our team is well-equipped with the expertise and knowledge to accurately diagnose the root cause of your heating issues and execute the required repairs and maintenance, restoring warmth and comfort to your home while transforming your thermostat into a heavenly haven. We work diligently to forge lasting relationships with our customers, providing dependable and effective solutions for all your boiler and other plumbing needs, now and in the future.