Heatingservices

  Here, we'll go through the most frequent combi boiler issues and how to fix them. The following are the five most common combi boiler issues: 1-Boiler pressure drop 2-Leaky radiator 3-No hot water despite the heating 4-The condensate line has become clogged or frozen. 5-Is the pilot light turned off? 1-Boiler pressure drop A combi boiler's most typical pressure is 1.2 bar. The overall pressure should be between 1.0 and 1.5 bar.   The indication bar should be located somewhere in the green zone. If the bar is around 0.5 or below, this is commonly an indication of a water leak. If it falls below 0.4, the boiler may freeze up and refuse to restart. The combi heating system is overfilled if the indication bar is very high (as high as 2.75). Low-Pressure Solution Look for the filled loop (usually underneath the boiler). Anticlockwise turn the little tap. The pressure in the boiler should begin to rise. When the pressure hits 1.5 bar, turn the tap back clockwise. A High-Pressure S...

Get quotes from several boiler installation firms. Often, homeowners forget to do this one critical step before they actually have work done on their house. If you are new to the location of your property or simply don't know very many companies that install boilers, then it is best to ask friends and family for the names of contractors who have recently completed work on properties like yours. Your local Better Business Bureau (BBB) office may be able to provide you with some names, as well. * Make sure your prospective contractors are qualified for the job.  Find out if they have the training, certification and licensure required in your state for heating system installation. *Request an estimate from each firm that you are considering hiring. If more than one demonstrates interest in a particular project, make sure they all provide a written bid before deciding which one will get the job. * Don't assume the lowest bid is always going to be your best option or that a high pr...