Friday 26 October 2018

Common Boiler Repairs

Three common things which may mean your heating doesn’t work correctly are a frozen condensate pipe, low boiler pressure, and radiators in need of bleeding. All three can be fixed fairly easily by yourself or a qualified heating engineer. B&K Electricals offer our boiler services across the North East including Newcastle. Call us on 0800 078 7461for advice and more information.

How to Defrost a Frozen Condensate Pipe
During the winter months, standing water in pipework can freeze. If your boiler’s external condensate pipe freezes it can cause your boiler to stop working. Pipe insulation and keeping the heating constantly at a low temperature as a minimum is the best way to avoid this but if it does freeze, you can defrost it by pouring tepid water over it.
The condensate pipe is the one that runs down from the centre of your boiler. It will be grey or white and usually made of plastic. This pipe will run internally or externally through the wall. If this pipe runs outside your house, it may become frozen in cold weather which will block the pipe and prevent your boiler from operating.
The pipe should be lagged with insulation which will need to be removed prior to defrosting the pipe and refitted once the pipe has been thawed. To defrost the pipe, we recommend placing a hot water bottle or microwavable heat pad around the frozen section of the pipe. Alternatively, you could pour lukewarm water over the frozen section. It is important that you do not use boiling water because this could cause the pipe to crack, resulting in more damage and expenses to fix your boiler. Also, try to be careful not to pour the water on the path because then the water might freeze and cause a slip hazard. Once the pipe had defrosted, reset your boiler using the instructions in the user manual. If you are unsure or experience any difficulties, do not hesitate to contact B&K Electricals for advice and help from a local gas safe registered engineer. Call us on 0800 078 7461.

For more information, please visit http://bkelectricals.co.uk/common-boiler-repairs/

Get Your Boiler Serviced For Winter!

Having your boiler break down unexpectedly can be disastrous. They are one of the most relied on appliances in our homes as so many of our day to day activities, including having a shower and doing the washing up, depend on having an operating boiler. Regular boiler servicing can ensure that there are no sudden boiler breakdowns. The team at B&K Services are fully qualified and are highly experienced in servicing a variety of boilers. Should you feel that your boiler requires a service then contact our team today to arrange a boiler service on 07778 170 791.
Winter is the worst time for your boiler to break down and also the most likely. Not only are you relying on it for warm water, but also to heat your home. Months of inactivity from your homes heating system can lead to system failures – definitely something you want to avoid when the cold comes! This added pressure on your boiler can cause older models to break down. Being without a working boiler for even one day in the winter is often not an option. We need our homes to be comfortable places to escape any return of the beast from the east. This is why B&K provide an emergency boiler repair service. However, we also recommend a regular maintenance service to prevent any breakdowns in the first place. Getting your boiler serviced now in preparation for winter can really save you from a lot of hassle and expenditure.
From a one-off boiler repair call-out or a boiler service, our team of Gas Safe registered engineers are on hand to make sure your boiler runs efficiently all year round. With our boiler maintenance services starting from as little as £30 depending on your unit, getting your boiler serviced won’t break the bank.

For more information, please visit http://bkelectricals.co.uk/winter-boiler-service/