For the majority of the time, your boiler will be there in the background and you won’t even be thinking about it. But, boilers do have a lifespan and it is essential to keep on top of your boiler repairs, maintenance and replacements to keep your home warm and safe. Here are some common signs that it may be time to replace your boiler. Here at Heat at Home, we offer a comprehensive boiler replacement service in Hull.
Frequent Boiler Breakdowns
One of the most common signs that you need to replace your boiler is if you’re having more frequent breakdowns. This may not necessarily be multiple breakdowns a week but it could mean three breakdowns in the last 6 months, for example. Frequent breakdowns of your boiler not only disrupt your home’s heating and water hot water supply but are also incredibly frustrating, inconvenient and sometimes costly.
If you’re experiencing boiler breakdowns, there could be several causes including worn-out parts, improper previous maintenance and sometimes just the age of the boiler. If you’re experiencing boiler breakdowns, it’s important to address the issues promptly to reduce the risk of further damage and more costly repairs. For boilers that are experiencing problems more commonly than before, it can work out more cost-effective to replace your old boiler with a guaranteed reliable boiler.
Unusual Noises
When firing up, your boiler can typically make a few noises – nothing out of the ordinary. However, if you’re hearing anything other than a slight humming or whooshing noise, it could be a sign that there’s something seriously wrong with your boiler.
Banging, gurgling and clunking are all sounds that are common with faulty boilers and can be a sign of several internal issues including loose parts, limescale buildup and a faulty pressure valve. If you do hear unusual noises coming from your boiler, it’s important to turn off the boiler to avoid serious internal damage and call one of our gas-safe engineers who will come out, address the issue and suggest an appropriate plan of action.
Increasingly Expensive Bills
As a homeowner, if you’re seeing your bills slowly creep up in price, it could be a sign of an inefficient boiler – usually down to its age. If you do notice price increases, you can check your boiler efficiency by checking the rating on its ErP energy label. The ErP label will have a seven-point colour scape from dark green (A-rated) to red (G-rated) – an efficient boiler will be green.
If you find your boiler doesn’t have a good ErP rating, it’s usually time to consider a new boiler. An inefficient boiler will not only cost you more in the long run but they’re also more damaging to the environment.
Smells Coming from the Boiler
Noticing a bad smell coming from a boiler is a cause for concern and should be investigated by one of our engineers immediately, a healthy boiler will never create a bad smell. Smells may range from burning plastic, gas or sulfur and all indicate internal issues.
Not only this, but any faint smell can indicate a carbon monoxide leak. Although carbon monoxide is odourless in itself, smells may suggest a carbon monoxide leak is causing the boiler not to burn properly.
Any sort of boiler leak can be extremely dangerous and you should immediately call one of our emergency engineers who will inspect and advise you further.
Boiler Leaks
Alongside carbon monoxide, your boiler can also leak water. If you’re noticing water dripping from your boiler or your boiler has suddenly formed a pool of water around/underneath, the problem needs to be sorted out as soon as possible.
Typical causes of boiler leaks are worn-out seals and fault pressure valves which can cause rust and corrosion as well as structural damage to your property. Our gas-safe engineers can come out, find the issue and advise you on repairing or replacing your boiler.
Boiler Replacements in Hull
Repairing your boiler over and over can be a costly and complicated procedure, especially after Summer when engineers are busier and in more demand. To avoid future costs of calling out an engineer to repair your boiler, it could be a more cost-effective and long-term solution to get your boiler replaced.
There’s no better time to replace your boiler than during these warmer months, contact our experienced team for a reliable boiler replacement service in Hull.
