Boiler control systems will cause many problems if they fail or develop faults. A visual check of your thermostats, programmers and timers switches and radiator valves is a sometime good idea, but dont try to do any technical service or repairs on the heating system on your own as there are skilled professionals such as Brixton Plumbers who will make sure your boiler and heating system is maintained and serviced properly as part of their comprehensive service. Thermostats:After being fitted for a long period the boilers thermostat may lose its accuracy and not read temperature settings accurately and then switch the heat on/off at the wrong times. A Programmable thermostat can cut a heating bill by 10-20%. A gas boiler engineer such a Brixton Plumber will clean and recalibrate your old thermostat, it may be an idea for him fit a new one. Hot Water and Heating:Hot water and heating are controlled by the timed /off/ constant switches fitted to your boiler. Check that the LCD display is reading accurately.Radiator No Heat Problem:If on your radiators you have thermostatic valves, try turning up the thermostat. If you have a conventional lock-shield valve, take off the plastic cover and adjust the setting. Should nothing happen after you’ve adjusted the settings, you have a fault with your radiator valve and will need to call a Gas Safe registered professional to drain the system and replace it. Boiler Condensate:A pipe is fitted to a boiler that takes any condensation from the boiler to the outside drain. If the weather is very cold, this condensation freezes and causes a block or a backing up that stops the boiler. The indication that this pipe is probably frozen is on your boiler’s display with a ‘fault code’ or warning light, even, gurgling or bubbling sounds from the boiler.
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