Cold Weather Boiler Fixes
So it's probably been a while since you’ve
used your boiler now. We had a great summer but it's now time for the cold
winter. You may experience boiler issues if you haven’t used it in a while, so
here are some tips that may help you fix it before you call someone out to
help.
Double check the basics
First things first: check the basics. If you have a
prepayment meter system or a top-up key, check that you’ve got enough credit on
it for it to work.
If this is not the case, then you should next test whether your other
gas appliances, such as the cooking hob, are working properly. The switches in
your fuse box may have tripped and may need resetting.
Think back to if you’ve had
a power cut recently
Have you had a power cut recently? Your
boiler’s timer might have reset itself. Fixing it and getting it working back to
normal again should be as simple as putting in the correct time settings again.
If you do not know how to do this, take a look at the instruction manual and
there should be an easy-to-follow guide.
Check your boiler’s pressure
gauge
If the boiler is showing a reading of one
bar or less, then it is probably to do with the pressure being too low, as this
can prevent the boiler from working. Topping up the pressure yourself is usually straightforward
- follow the steps in your boiler’s manual.
Turn your room thermostat to
21 degrees or higher
Reset your boiler, or check
that it's pilot light is on
Having the thermostat set lower than 19-21
degrees can stop your heating from coming on, so turn it higher to see if your
boiler starts working again.
Still having troubles?
If you are still experiencing issues you can contact us at: http://www.reactiveinsurance.co.uk/about/#contactus
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