Help My Boiler Is Leaking
If your gas boiler is leaking, its no laughing matter. Nor is it a matter you should attempt to fix yourself. Although gas appliances are very safe when working properly, malfunctioning gas appliances can pose very serious risk to health and safety. These risks can include fire, explosion and carbon monoxide poisoning. Your gas boiler should only be repaired by a qualified gas safety engineer. At Plumbers Blackheath, were fully qualified to diagnose and repair your gas boiler quickly and efficiently. There are several things that could cause a gas boiler to leak. Weve outlined some of the most common causes here, but bear in mind, these are for your information only. A leaking gas boiler is a serious problem requiring professional attention.If the boiler is leaking from the pressure valve, the pressure in your boiler could be too high. If its leaking from the temperature value, the temperature in the boiler could be too high (a high temperature could be due to a faulty temperature probe). If the boiler is leaking around the fittings, the fittings could have been installed incorrectly and may require replacing.The most common cause of boiler leaks is corrosion. Pipes and tanks can corrode with time. This corrosion causes the pipe or tank to weaken in the affected area, allowing water to escape. If the corrosion is limited to a small area, such as a valve, you may be able to replace it, but if its more widespread, youll likely have to have the boiler replaced.Whatever the cause, if you find that your gas boiler is leaking, call us straight away and well be more than happy to have one of our qualified, professional gas safety engineers to help you out and get your heat back on.