Boiler Repairs: A Cold Look Towards Boiler Problems

Boiler Repairs A Cold Look towards Boiler Problems COST OF BOILER BREAKDOWN THE HEATING EMERGENCY can be compounded if they have not previously arranged a 1 IN 3 BOILERS BOILER will break down within their first maintenance 6 YEARS PLAN of operation IN 2012 AVERAGE BOILER INSURANCE POLICY a fifth of UK households had a boiler breakdown over the winter AT AN AVERAGE COST OF costs around *U £320 * £100 / YEAR COSTS OF COMMON BREAKDOWN PROBLEMS Heat Exchanger Boiler Printed Circuit Board Water Pump Flue Fan £325 £220 £200 £156 Gas Burner Expansion Vessel Boiler Thermostat Internal Air Vent £150 £140 G63 983 CAUSES OF COMMON BOILER PROBLEMS NEED TO FREQUENTLY ADD MAKE RAPID CYCLING POPPING NOISE UP WATER Thermostat installed where drafts of heat affect reading Mineral deposits in sections due to constant Leaks in boiler or piping use of makeup water or incorrect pH BLACK WATER CONDITION FREQUENTLY RELEASE WATER Oxygen Corrosion due to leaks in piping THROUGH RELIEF VALVE Expansion tank sized too small or water-logged METAL FLAKES IN FLUEWAY RADIATORS DO NOT HEAT Contaminated Combustion air supply Air in system, Low system pressure, High limit set too low DOMESTIC WATER FROM HEATER IS HOT THEN SUDDENLY TURNS COLD Mineral deposits insulate internal waterways of heater. Boiler stop-leak coumpound has been added to boiler water & is insulating outside of coil. PROPER BOILER MAINTENANCE BEGINNING EACH HEATING SEASON DAILY DURING HEATING SEASON Call a qualified service technician to perform annual service. Check that boiler area is free from combustible materials, gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids WEEKLY END EACH HEATING SEASON OF HEATING SEASON Check for any obstructions to flow of combustion or ventilation air to boiler. All daily and weekly instructions listed on this page must be followed Burner motor may have to be oiled. some motors are permanently lubricated and do not need additional oil Check for oil leaks in oil piping and around burner Check for water leaks in boiler and piping BOILER SHUTDOWN Do not drain boiler unless exposure to freezing temperatures will occur Always keep manual fuel supply shut off if burner is shut down for an extended period DOMESTIC GAS CONSUMPTION BY END USE, THOUSAND TONNES OF OIL EQUIVALENT 2% COOKING 0% LIGHTING & APPLIANCES 27% WATER 71% SPACE HEATING REACTION PLUMBING&HEATING www.boilerrepairspeterborough.net http://www.boiler-care.co.uk/breakdown-costs/ http://weil-mclain.com/en/assets/pdf/wgo boiler manual.pdf http://www.moneywise.co.uk/insurance/home-insurance/does-it-make-sense-to-insure-your-boiler