When a boiler sounds like it’s running normally but the house stays cold, it usually creates confusion because there’s no obvious fault. You can hear the boiler fire, the pump sounds active, yet the r...
A quiet boiler is often taken as a sign that everything is working well. However, many homeowners notice that even though the boiler sounds normal, the house no longer warms the way it used to. This g...
When a boiler ignites as expected but radiators never move beyond lukewarm, the issue is rarely ignition-related. In most cases, heat is being produced but not delivered effectively throughout the sys...
It’s common for boilers to seem perfectly adequate during mild weather, only to struggle once temperatures drop. This can feel sudden, but it usually reflects how the heating system responds to higher...
Many homeowners assume that if the boiler pressure gauge sits in the “green” zone, the heating system must be working properly. In reality, normal pressure only confirms that water is present in the s...
When a boiler seems to run for long periods but the house never quite reaches a comfortable temperature, the problem is rarely that the boiler is broken. In most UK homes, this behaviour usually point...
This question comes up a lot, especially in winter when energy bills start climbing. Whether it’s cheaper to heat one room or the whole house depends on how your heating system is set up and how well ...
Boilers often make more noise when the heating is running, but a noticeable increase can indicate changes in pressure, flow, or internal components. Kettling noises, humming, or whirring sounds are co...
Heating that only works when the hot water is turned on is a frustrating issue, but it’s one that often points to how the boiler is prioritising demand rather than a complete fault. In combination boi...
When a boiler fires up, runs briefly, then switches itself off, it’s usually responding to conditions inside the heating system rather than failing outright. This behaviour is commonly referred to as ...