Your boiler is one part of the house that’s perhaps easy to forget about. Whilst it’s often an invisible component of your daily life, there are telling signs to look out for in the indication that it’s not working properly. Check out our top five signs to look (listen, and smell) out for.

Your energy bills are rising

Perhaps the biggest concern for any homeowner when it comes to the boiler is how expensive energy bills are. If your boiler isn’t performing to its capacity, it’s going to naturally reflect in your energy bills: having your boiler serviced annually can highlight any problems that you may have.

Your water is heating slowly

When you turn on the hot tap, how quickly does the water warm up? If the answer isn’t almost immediately, that might be a sign that something is wrong with your boiler. Circulation issues can often result in below-par water heating, so it’s a good idea to have your boiler looked at, should you notice a problem.

Your boiler is making strange noises

The most obvious indication that your boiler isn’t working is often in the unusual noises that it can make. Knocking, whirring and gurgling are all signs that you need to get the boiler looked at, as they could be the result of a damaged heat pump or faulty fan. These problems can result in the entire boiler breaking if you don’t sort them, so it’s imperative to get them fixed as soon as you notice them.

You’ve noticed leaks

Leaks can pool around your boiler if there’s a broken part. This starts as a small drip and soon develops, so it’s best to call an engineer if you notice any kind of leak. Leaks are a particularly bad issue that can affect the rest of your property, but they often occur along with other symptoms, so keep an eye out for them.

You can smell gas

Gas leaks a well-documented issue that every homeowner should be aware of. If you notice unusual smells emanating from the boiler, it’s vital to call an expert immediate. Look out for dark spots on your boiler casing combined with an eggy smell: carbon monoxide is odourless but the sulphur that will leak with it is very distinctive in smell.

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