Boiler Repairs
Southwark and East London
Are you looking for Boiler Repairs in Southwark and East London? Whether your boiler is making a suspicious noise or completely broken down, it's never fun when your boiler isn't working as it should be.
Southwark Plumbing and Heating have a team of fully-qualified Gas Safe engineers to help restore normality to your life and household.
You can benefit from our affordable prices and efficient, reliable service. We perform all safety and diagnostics tests adequately to identify the problem with your gas boiler and know how best to repair it. Our quoted price is inclusive of boiler parts and labour so no worries about unexpected charges.
One-Off Boiler Repair
If the central heating system or boiler is not working entirely, we can provide a fixed price quote with no hidden extras. The engineer will confirm the cost with you before starting the boiler repair job. We also cover all the major brands including Baxi, Ideal, Potterton, Vaillant, and Glow-worm.
Among the boiler repairs we offer are:
- Replacing heat exchanger
- Replacing zone valves or motorised valve
- Leaks within a boiler
- A broken down boiler
- Timing or temperature controls
Prices are inclusive of parts, VAT and labour. However, if when we arrive, we find out that we need to do more work than what we had agreed upon booking the job, we might charge you more, although we always inform you of the change before commencing the work.
Boiler repairs should only be carried out by professional heating engineers who are Gas Safe Registered. Attempting to do the repairs yourself could invalidate your warranty and is dangerous as well. Besides, some famous brands such as Worcester Bosch, Vaillant and Ideal do not sell spare parts to the general public; only to accredited boiler engineers.
Emergency Boiler Repairs Near Me
In winter, most of us will ramp up the heating as we try to keep warm. Unfortunately for some homeowners, this is also the busiest season for heating and boiler engineers due to the amount of breakdowns and faults which may have developed earlier in the year, but only discovered now.
Even if you have boiler problems, ensure that you do not overpay for the repairs; regularly service your boiler to keep the central heating in proper working condition and avoid costly repairs. If your boiler is no longer working, our engineers are ever available when you need them. Call us on 020 8983 0444 for your free, no-obligation quote.
- Southwark
- Barking and Dagenham
- Hackney
- Camberwell
- Havering
- Newham
- Lambeth
- Peckham
- Redbridge
- Bromley
- Tower Hamlets
- Waltham Forest
Common boiler repairs
Boilers generally tend to fail during cold snaps, where their parts become frozen during the winter months. This can leave you without proper heating and inefficient plumbing when you need it most. Here are a few of the most common breakdowns and repairs you can expect to shell out for when you need a boiler repair.
A Leaking Boiler
Boiler leaks generally come from old and corroded washers. These internal parts of the boiler will require you to call out a registered Gas Safe engineer to come and replace these parts safely.
Low Boiler Pressure
Boilers may lose pressure for several reasons. The most common causes are if you have had your heating turned off for a long time or have recently bled your radiators.
No Hot Water
This problem has a simple cause - your pilot light is out. The most common reason for this is that there may be a problem with your thermocouple. This system monitors whether the pilot light is lit and releases gas to maintain it.
Cold Radiators
The most common cause of cold radiators is blockages. Whether this is sludge, debris or rust, blockages in your radiator system can lead to inefficient flow through the system, ultimately leading you to have cold radiators.
A Boiler Making A Banging Noise
Your boiler's most common causes for making a loud banging noise are either a problem with your thermostat or debris in the heat exchanger. If it is the latter, you will need to request that a Gas Safe registered engineer carry out repairs.
A Boiler Not Igniting
Your boiler ignition will not light linked with low boiler pressure if the gas or water pressure is too low. If the pressure is a problem in the local area, you will need to call out your supplier to check the local gas system.
Inefficient Gas Central Heating
A common cause of inefficient central heating could be that your boiler is too old. Once boilers reach a certain age, they begin to run less efficiently. Another possible cause may be your thermostat usage. If you are constantly cranking the heat up before taking it back down again, then you may be putting too much strain on your central heating system and, therefore, your boiler.
Signs of a broken boiler
Aside from noticing the apparent distinct lack of heating or hot water in your home, there are other signs to look out for if you think your boiler might be broken.
These include loud whistling, banging or hissing sounds, higher gas bills, your pilot light glowing yellow rather than blue, inconsistent water pressure, leaks and not turning on.
Keeping an eye out for these faults can help you know when your boiler needs repairing, allowing you to save on future repair and installation costs.
Dangerous boiler faults
The most dangerous fault your boiler may experience is a carbon monoxide leak.
Carbon monoxide kills between 25 and 50 people every year in the UK, with faulty boiler systems being the most significant cause of these deaths. The best way to avoid these faults is to ensure that your boiler receives regular, annual boiler servicing from a Gas Safe registered engineer.
These services will help to keep your boiler in its best condition and secure your peace of mind. Additionally, the Gas Safe engineer will be able to tell you when your boiler is getting too old, at which point you will need to buy a replacement.
While replacement boilers are not cheap, they are far safer than a faulty boiler and will ultimately repay your investment through savings on your monthly bills.
If you need boiler repairs in Southwark and East London contact us today. Call 020 8983 0444 to contact our heating engineer.