9 Best Signs Your Boiler Needs Replacement

By Author: Seydi Fistikci
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Your boiler is one of the most crucial appliances in your home, consuming a high amount of energy(i.e up to 60% of the total energy intake of your home). However, while replacing a low-efficiency boiler with a high-efficiency boiler can help you in a lot of ways like better performance and low energy bills, it can also give you the peace of mind that you have a reliable boiler to bank on for the winter.

And when it's that chilling cold outside, you can not think of a day with no heat and hot water supply. But to prevent that from happening, you need your boiler to work smoothly. So why wait for that time when the boiler will completely break down and stop functioning?

Better check out some of the important and tellable signs, which can clearly make you understand that your boiler needs a replacement:

Noisy Boilers: Even when your boiler is all good, it should make some sort of noise while operating. But if it's something unusual and different that hurts your ears, that should not be ignored.

For example, that "Kettling" sound from your boiler indicates the formation of limescale in the system, and ...
... it requires a power flush. If it's' making a gurgling sound, that can be because of that excess air in it, which can be taken out by bleeding the radiators. Any such other sounds as whistling, clunking, banging, rattling, loud vibrating, and humming mostly indicate some sort of malfunction in the boiler which might require professional attention. However, once these sounds turn too spontaneous and excessive, that might give you the signal of a permanent failure in the system, making your way for boiler replacement.

Strange Smells: Burning smells from your boiler might be because of the dirt and dust in the system. These odors are quite usual and are not considered that dangerous, though they should not be ignored for long. But if it smells something like sour or rotten eggs, that mostly indicates fatal gas leakages, which should require immediate professional help. Though carbon monoxide gas is odorless, it gives out such a smell when it comes in contact with other gases. In such a scenario, you should soon vacate the house, get a professional to take care of the thing, and also take the next step in replacing your boiler.

Frequent Repairs: Boilers should be annually serviced and also repaired when needed to keep them well maintained. Though you can not be reluctant on making such expenses on boiler servicing and repairs, you should keep a note of whether or how much the repair expenses have increased from the previous year. If its' something shocking thats' pinching your pocket, then boiler replacement will definitely be a better option than paying high repair bills and getting poor performance.

Tough Time Finding Replacement Parts: At times, you fall into certain circumstances which convey that your boiler has turned that old to be replaced. That might be when any minor or major part of your boiler needs to be altered and your gas engineer could not find it as it has gone obsolete in the market. In such a scenario, you are with no other option than to replace your boiler with a new updated version boiler.

Age of Your Boiler: Boilers can, at times, survive for a long but not with that same efficiency level. Even though you can get your boiler serviced annually, it can give you the best service for the first 10 to 15 years. Maximum. it can go up to 20 to 25 years, but if you find your boiler frequently malfunctioning and increasing your repair and fuel cost, you need to think differently. Replacing with a more energy-efficient and eco-friendly boiler can be the right option then, than continuing with the old one.

High Energy Bills: If your energy bills creep up every month, that might be because of your boiler. With time, the energy efficiency level of the boiler decreases which gets reflected in the fuel bills. However. modern, condensing boilers are designed to run with lesser fuel intake, and thus can help you in saving a substantial amount(i.e around 300 to 400 pounds ) every year on your energy bills

Change in the Flame Colour: You are familiar with the blue color of your flame. But all of a sudden, one day you find it burning with a yellow color. Don't take it as something usual. That can be as serious as fatal carbon monoxide gas leakages. So before you do anything, get immediate assistance from a qualified gas engineer to take care of the situation and get your premises gas safe. He can also help you with boiler replacement down the line.

Leakages: Normally corroded pipes or loose joints are the places for boiler leakages. But, at times, your pressure valve, the pump, the heat exchanger, or some other parts can also be the culprit. Anyways, if you detect any such water spilling around your boiler, it's damage to your appliance, the property, and also the things near it. Mostly, if your boiler is old, such leakages might be because of the corrosion and damage in it. So don't hesitate for long to act on the problem, and look soon for professional assistance.

Poor Service: For any appliance we install, we expect it to give us a certain level of service for our facility. But what happens when we don't get that? Professional help is certainly required then. Inadequate heating, low hot water supply, and ununiform distribution of heating, all mean that your boiler is not working right and is probably on its last legs.

If you are facing any of the above issues, it's wiser to go for a boiler replacement. However, modern boilers are far more energy efficient and effective than older models and are definitely going to give you benefits in long term. So hire a gas safe registered engineer from F.A.S Plumbing & Heating Ltd. and get your boiler replaced.