You probably have a boiler at home serving various purposes. Like any other home appliance or piece of equipment, boilers tend to break down for a variety of reasons. Boiler problems can cripple the comfort of your home and can create a nightmare. Here are five common boiler problems that you may come across.
Failure to Heat Water
Your boiler may fail to heat water properly. This is a common problem that is widely associated with a series of causes. Some of the key reasons for boiler heating failure include broken diaphragms, valve failure, issues with the thermostats, or even blown-out heating elements.
Leaking Tanks and Pipes
Leaking boilers can cause a huge mess in your house. The common causes of boiler tank and pipe leakages include the over-pressurization of the boiler as a result of a failure of the valves. In addition, weakened joints in the pipework may also cause any slight increase in water pressure to rupture the pipes.
Noisy Boilers
This is a common challenge, especially in old boilers, where rumbling, whistling, and gurgling noises can be heard when the boiler is working. The rambling is commonly caused by an accumulation of limescale and sludge on the heat exchanger or the heating element.
Low Water Pressure
The water pressure in your boiler should be at an optimal level and well-regulated to ensure a sufficient flow of water in the pipework. Cases, where no or low water pressure is detected, are closely associated with an existing water leakage problem and malfunctioning valves.
Blocked Pipes
The water contained in the pipes within your boiler often undergoes progressive temperature changes that lead to expansion and contraction. In winter, water contained in the pipes may tend to cool and to form ice, which clogs the pipes. This prevents the flow of water, thereby leading to additional problems, such as those pointed out above.
What Should You Do?
The chances of experiencing a boiler problem as a result of these causes are quite high. When you run into such a snag, your help is just a phone call away. Our experts at Comfort Pro, Inc. in Reading, PA will be ready to do a thorough inspection of your boiler, perform maintenance, and repair where necessary. We can also work on air conditioners, new home construction, and duct cleaning. Call us today for help with your boiler or any of our other services.
