Noisy Boiler or Heating Pipes
If your boiler or heating pipes are making hissing or banging noises, you should address the problem immediately. Ignore it and you might find yourself needing expensive repairs or even a new boiler. Blackheath Plumbers carry out a first class service for such eventualities. Don’t imagine that fixing a noisy boiler is as simple as wielding a spanner at it yourself. The majority of boiler problems require the skills of a?Gas safe Register Approved Heating Engineer but there are a few checks that you can perform ? which won’t endanger lives and could help you give an engineer more information about the nature of the problem.The build up of scale can cause ‘hot spots’, which produce bubbles that makes loud bangs. The problem can be treated with a chemical descaler.This will involve:A). Shutting down the system.B). Adding the product to the?.feed and expansion tankC). Leaving it to work for a few days.D). Draining and flushing through the system.First, try lowering the boiler thermostat. Unfortunately, while this may stop the noise, it might also lower the radiator temperatures. If the boiler thermostat is faulty it will need to be replaced by a Blackheath Plumbers.There are a number of possible reasons why there isn’t enough water getting through to your boiler, so you should check the following:Water flow rate.?With modern, wall-hung, lightweight gas boilers, water flow rate is particularly important. Check that the mains water is on and check your feed and expansion tank ( they’re usually found in the loft).Float valve.First, shut down your central heating boiler.Locate the tanks and double check that the??isn’t stuck. If it is, you’ll have to move its metal arm to release it.float valveCheck that the open??is correctly installed. If not, air can get into the system, causing noise in the boiler. If this is the case, you’ll need to enlist the help of a professional heating engineer.safety-vent pipe