While it’s warm and sunny, your gas boiler probably isn’t getting much work done. The boiler might be used to heat the water in the morning, and then for a top-up in the evening. But it is taking a break before the usual first switch on time which is normally around October. You do not want your boiler to break down during the winter.

Many things can go wrong when it comes to the boiler and it’s usually the case that things will go wrong when you need it most, like in the winter and when it’s freezing temperatures outside! Leave it to the boiler professionals to service and repair. For a Cheltenham Boiler Service, go to a site like The Combi Man who supplies a Cheltenham Boiler Service.

A boiler is what heats the water in your home. The hot water will then transfer around the pipes in the system to reach the radiators. A radiator is nothing more than a copper pipe set underneath the metal or ceramic casing. They are designed to be able to expand and retract, so when water is pumped through them it heats the metal. This heats the room through a process of radiation. The water is heated with natural gas, but the flame must be controlled. Gas is directed into the boiler, and then we move on to the next step where the water will be heated.

Heat exchangers are responsible for heating water from cold to use as radiator fuel. The thermostat must be set correctly to control the temperature of the gas. Water for radiators should be heated up to 60 degrees, but not higher. If it gets too hot, it can cause the water to boil in the pipes. It will produce steam, which will cause air pockets. You will need to release the air in order to flush the radiators. This is not a job for a DIYer but a specialist.

The water pump must be checked as well. The water pump is what pushes heated water out of the heat exchanger to the radiators so that they can do their job and warm up the home. If you notice a problem with any part of your heating system, always contact a professional unless you simply want to bleed your radiators as this can be done easily by a homeowner.