One of the most reliable appliances in the world of plumbing is the humble central heating boiler, however like most things if it is neglected it will almost certainly fail, and probably at the worst time. One of these times is usually when you need it the most such as in winter. A trained plumber like a Feltham Plumber carries the correct tools and can logically fault find, diagnose, then repair or replace any defective parts that show up on an appliance. Any failure affects you in many ways and a boiler snag can be in the control system, with components like the thermostatic control/timer or valves and pipes.

Having a regular servicing schedule in place is a good idea. The servicing can be done by you or perhaps carried out by a professional service like Feltham Plumbers with specialist boiler knowledge and all the relevant equipment.

If You Think there is a Boiler Fault:
Take some time to really look at all the aspects of the boiler and its associated pipework, where accessible, for anything that does not look correct. Check the pressure gauge and also any funny smells. Below is a small list suggesting some reasons that might cause or contribute to a boiler breakdown:

1). Corrosion that has formed inside the system pipes. Corrosion is the result of constant boiler use and the effects of the chemical reaction that occurs between water and metal which causes sludge and rust to form inside.
2). Leaking pipework, valves and radiators will cause a lowering of the system pressure which will knock on to the boiler and affect the controls.
3). Any home left empty for a long period, means that it is more difficult to restart the boiler because the water has settled. This can apply to many different appliances.
4). The older the components the more chance they have of failing as their age does have a detrimental affect on the overall performance and reliability of the boiler.”