What are the most common boiler mechanism problems

What are the Most Common Boiler Mechanism Problems?

Your boiler can have at least a hundred things wrong with it. With so many problems, it can be hard for householders to know what has gone wrong and what they need to do next.

Today, we are going to focus on various boiler mechanism problems. Read on to find out more, or click here for further information.

What Is Wrong With My Thermostat?

The thermostat is the root of a considerable number of problems. Start by checking how old the thermostat is. No matter how well you maintain your boiler it will lose its accuracy over time. This can lead to a host of complaints, such as displaying an incorrect temperature, turning the heating on and off at the wrong times, and misreading the settings you put in. A professional can recalibrate older thermostats, but it is usually better to purchase a new one with more energy saving controls.

Time Switches Time switches are designed to turn the heating on and off at certain times and for specific lengths of time. If there is something wrong with this, look at the clock dial first. It should not be stuck. If it is stuck, the timing will be wrong and you will not be getting the results you want.

Electric Programmers All electric boilers have electric programmers you need to maintain. Look at the LCD display, circuit board electronics, and the relay. If any of these have failed, it is not as difficult to fix as you think. Let’s take a look at the standard universal backplate as an example. This is something that fits behind a failed electronic backplate. Its construction means a replacement can be plugged in without any real technical knowledge. All you have to do to fix the programmer is to remove the retaining screws and put the replacement on.

The Radiator Valve If your panel heaters are being powered by a boiler with a thermostatic valve, turn up the thermostat if there is a problem. A conventional lock shield valve will require a bit more work. You will need to remove the plastic cover and adjust the setting from there. Your instruction manual should explain how you could do this for your specific model.

If nothing changes after you have changed the settings, it means you have a fault with the radiator valve. This is something you should never attempt to fix by yourself. Call a professional and they will be able to drain the system and replace the valve.

A Word Carrying Out Complex Repairs Alone Nobody who is unqualified should attempt to conduct complex repairs alone. These are incredibly dangerous and can lead to serious repercussions if you get them wrong. At best, you can expect to break your boiler and have to pay more for a professional to come and fix it. At worst, it can be a hazard to human health. There is a reason every boiler repairperson in the UK has to be Gas Safe certified by law. Unless you have undergone this training, leave it all to the professionals.

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