The Telltale Signs That Your Gas Boilers Are Faulty

At some point, your residential or commercial heating system will fail. Whether you are ready for it or not, heating appliances are not designed to last forever. Most gas boilers will serve you perfectly for a period of 10 to 15 years before age starts to catch up with them. However, some boilers may require professional maintenance and repairs even before their lifespan is over.

Faulty or broken gas boilers are not only inconvenient but they also pose a serious risk to you and the people around. Thanks to www.greenbusinesswatch.co.uk, this post is meant to protect you from broken and faulty boilers by giving you a heads-up on the common telltale signs that you should always watch out for.

• Gas leaks – Gas boilers are still a recognizable way of heating up homes and commercial spaces because most people consider gas boilers to be safe and economical. As much as that is true, gas boilers can be extremely dangerous if you have a gas leak. Fortunately, there is some distinctive scent that is meant to alert you of any leaks. If you smell gas, extinguish any open flames in your space and call emergency services or your local energy company as soon as possible.

• A dying control light –A control light, which is also referred to as a pilot light, is an ignition source for the big gas burner. One of the most common signs that there is a problem with your gas boilers is a dwindling control light. If truth be told, when there are some issues with the pilot light, your boiler could be emitting gas into the air, which is extremely dangerous. So, if you notice that the pilot light is recurrently going out, call in the gas experts to have a closer look at your gas boilers. 

• Weirdgurgling noises– Experts say that some strange noises in the boilers are caused by presence of air in the system. The banging, whistling and burbling noises could also be caused by too low water pressure in the systems. When the boilers are too old, then system failure is also bound to happen. Whichever the reason for some weird noises from the gas boiler system, make sure that you contact gas experts to come and take care of the problem.

• Unexplainable discoloration marks on your boilers – The smell gas is a sure way of knowing that you have a gas leakage from your boilers. However, in the event that you miss the smell of gas, you should always look out for spillage marks on the inside of your gas boilers. Stains are unusual if your boiler is in perfect condition, so if there are any stains or black spots, be sure to make that emergency call to your local gas company.

If you notice any or all the 5 mentioned signs, it is important that you get in touch with your local gas emergency services or consider investing in a new gas boiler as soon as possible.