How To Stop Your Boiler Breaking Down This Christmas

Christmas is the worst time for your heating to stop working. The house is full, the weather is cold, and heating engineers are fully booked or on holiday.

The good news is there are simple checks which will help keep your Boiler running through the holidays. And they only take a few minutes…

Check Your Boiler Pressure

Your Boiler needs the right pressure to work. If the pressure is too low, the Boiler will switch off. If it’s too high, it can cause leaks.

Boilers should be between 1.0 and 1.5 bar when cold. Ensure your Boilers are set at the right pressure.

Bleed Your Radiators

If your radiators have cold spots, air is trapped inside them. This makes the Boiler work harder. Bleeding your radiators helps the hot water flow more freely and reduces strain on your Boiler.

Protect Your Condensate Pipe

Cold weather can freeze the condensate pipe. When it freezes, the Boiler shuts down and won’t start again.

Ensure your condensate pipe is insulated.

Check Your Controls and Thermostat

Often, the problem isn’t the Boiler. It’s the controls. Make sure your thermostat has fresh batteries. The times are set correctly, and smart controls are connected.

Don’t Ignore Small Problems

Leaks, unusual noises, dropping pressure, a pilot light that keeps going out, error codes, whistling sounds, an unresponsive thermostat, etc, are all signs your Boiler is going to fail.

Get your Boiler looked at ASAP.

Finally: The Best Way To Prevent a Boiler Breakdown This Christmas

An annual Boiler service is the best way to prevent Boiler breakdown this Christmas.

If your Boiler hasn’t been serviced in a while, get it done before Christmas.

We have a few Boiler Servicing slots available before Christmas. We cover Essex, and our prices are amongst the best in the county.

Book yours today. Please use the phone number or email below.

Hi, I’m Terry, the founder and owner of TM Hughes & Son Gas Services Ltd

Please get in touch to book an appointment or receive a free, no-obligation quote

Call: 0800 234 3075

Email – info@tmhughesandson.uk