Why is my boiler not working in the London winter?

London winters are cold, wet and uncertain, and that is why such a working boiler is necessary in every household. When the temperatures drop and your boiler has suddenly ceased to work, you are not the only one. The season of winter is the most active period of breakdown of boilers throughout London, and a number of typical problems may be the reason.

Frozen Condensate Pipe

Frozen condensate pipe is one of the most common winter boiler issues in London. The modern condensing boilers generate waste water which expels through external pipes. Temperatures drop to freezing and this pipe might freeze and block the system making the boiler shut down to protect itself.

What to do:

Trying to pour warm water (not boiling) on the pipe is also possible to thaw it. In case the problem is still occurring, insulation or professional assistance can be required.

Low Boiler Pressure

In cold weather, heating demands more power and this may at times result in low boiler pressure. When the pressure is too low, the boiler will not work.

Check pressure gauge - most boilers perform best in 1- 1.5 bar. When it is less, then you might have to repressurise the system.

Thermostat Issues

In other cases the boiler is perfectly well but the thermostat is not talking to it. The batteries can be dead, the settings can be wrong, or there can be a mistake with the device.

Before thinking there is some major fault, try to reset your thermostat or replace batteries.

Ignition Failure or Pilot Light.

Victory Older boilers frequently use the pilot light. The boiler does not start in case it is put off by strong winds, draughts or mechanical errors. It should be noted that the newer boilers have electronic ignition, and it may also malfunction due to wear or electrical problems.

Boiler Age and Wear

There are still a great number of old heating systems in London homes. A boiler that is more than 10-15 years old is vulnerable to strain during winter and may show signs of worn out parts such as pumps, valves or heat exchangers.

When to Call a Professional

Basic checks would not solve the problem, so the safest way is to repair the problem professionally. Technical personnel should be qualified engineers who should handle gas appliances at all times.

FixHelipa offers reliable boiler repair services in London so that the diagnosis and remedies are fast and effective even in the most busy winter season.

Avoid Winter Break Downs in the Future.

Annual boiler maintenance of the book.

• Insulate external pipes

• Check pressure regularly

• Upgrade ageing systems

• Major winter disruption could be avoided by a small amount of maintenance.

When the boiler breaks down this winter, you should not be waiting outside. The heating professionals of FixHelipa are prepared to supply a quick fix to restore warmth in London.