When looking to have your boiler fixed, the length of time in which this task may take can be cause for concern, particularly if you are unaware of how long this may take.
If you notice that your boiler has become faulty no matter what the situation seems to be, you should always try to get in touch with an expert to help you with any quick repairs. This is what the Heati team is here to help with.
Throughout this blog post, we are going to be discussing some of the most common issues that many boilers face and how long you can expect the repairs to be for each of these problems.
Common Boiler Issues
Since boilers are such essential parts of modern home life, it can be very stressful to deal with a boiler malfunction. Luckily, there are a number of different ways in which you can have your boiler repaired to minimise the amount of downtime for your home.
Having an issue with your boiler can lead to a very long period of time where you are left without any hot water to shower or bathe yourself in. This can develop into a major issue when left for longer than a few days. This is why the Heati team are here to help with any boiler services that you may require.
So what can be done to fix your boiler? How long will this process take? There are a number of ways in which your boiler can be repaired and all of which will result in a different length of repair time. Read on to find out more!
Leaky Boiler
Quite possibly the most common problem that any homeowner will have to deal with and is luckily a fairly simple fix because of this. A leak in the boiler is caused by some of the components rusting or corroding.
This will eventually lead to gaps in the pipes and will make fluid leak out of the boiler rapidly. This is where you will need the support of our boiler repairs team to help fix this as quickly as possible.
Usually, these repairs will take around 4-6 hours to fix completely, meaning that you may need to section out part of your day to accommodate our team’s repairs.
Pilot Light Malfunction
Pilot lights are usually seen in older gas boiler units and are some of the most common components in those boilers to malfunction. The function of this component is to keep the burner lit when necessary.
If your pilot light does malfunction, then this could mean there is a fault with the thermocouple – which could disrupt the gas supply and lead to your home being left without any hot water to use.
Relighting your pilot light is something that you can do yourself, which should only take 5 to 10 mins to complete. However, if there is further damage, you will need to enlist professional help.
Boiler Making Unusual Noises
If you have come to find that your boiler is making any unusual noises, there may be a number of different ways that it may be malfunctioning. Most commonly, these causes are a faulty thermostat, blockages or overheating.
The way to fix this would be for our team of technicians to bleed your boiler, a process that may take between 1-2 days depending on the severity of the issue at hand.
Radiator Stops Heating Properly
Sometimes, it is possible for your radiators to stop heating rooms properly or are only heating halfway up the radiator itself. If this happens, this could be due to a build-up of debris in your heating system.
This can usually be fixed by bleeding the radiators or adjusting the valves on the radiators, a process that will not take very long before it is fixed. If this does not fix your system, then power flushing may be required which may take up to 2 days.
Thermostat Issues
The thermostat is one of the most important components inside your boiler as it is responsible for maintaining the temperature of the hot water your boiler produces. If this component is faulty, you will need to have it replaced by a professional.
If we come to find that your thermostat merely needs the controls resetting, then this process will take no longer than 30 minutes. If your thermostat is in need of a complete replacement, then this will take much longer.