| Although many modern gas central heating | | | | 1.0 and 1.5 bar. If you see it dip below or rise |
| systems are reliable and efficient from time to | | | | above these levels contact a qualified engineer |
| time things can go wrong. As with other | | | | who can make some simple checks to correct |
| appliances in the home your boiler can break | | | | the problem. |
| down and you should be aware of what to do | | | | Also, look for the flame of the pilot light. You may |
| and who to turn to if this happens. | | | | be worried that your boiler has broken but if you |
| Firstly, you should be fully aware that if your | | | | cannot see the flame of the pilot light this will be |
| boiler breaks down you should NOT attempt any | | | | the problem. A boiler cannot work if the pilot light |
| repairs yourself. It is actually against the law for | | | | is unlit. Many modern units allow the user to |
| any person who is not registered with Gas Safe | | | | re-ignite the pilot light simply by pressing a button |
| scheme (formerly Corgi) to carry out any repairs, | | | | so check this before calling an engineer to your |
| installation or servicing of any appliance connected | | | | home. If you are unsure of how to ignite the pilot |
| to the gas supply. If you find yourself without | | | | light you should consult the boilers instruction |
| central heating because of a boiler breakdown | | | | manual. |
| then contact a central heating installer or Gas | | | | Before calling a heating engineer to your home |
| Safe registered plumber who will be able to repair | | | | you should also remember to check your gas |
| the unit or declare it as defunct. | | | | supply. For example, if you have a gas oven try |
| If you are worried about the cost of boiler | | | | turning it on. If it does not heat up it is possible |
| repairs, or even the cost of a new boiler if yours | | | | that the gas supply to your home is not |
| cannot be repaired then there are a number of | | | | connected. If this is the case you should contact |
| insurance schemes on the market. Alternatively, | | | | your gas supplier, rather than a heating engineer. |
| when buying your new boiler shop around for a | | | | They will be able to diagnose why you have no |
| model with a guarantee. If you were to | | | | gas to your home and will be able to reconnect it |
| experience a breakdown during the guarantee | | | | as quickly as possible. |
| period the unit will be repaired for free and | | | | If you can smell gas in your home it is possible |
| replaced if it cannot be fixed. | | | | you have a leak. In this instance you should |
| Keep an eye on your boiler | | | | immediately call Transco, who are employed to |
| Whilst you cannot carry out any repairs on your | | | | respond to gas leaks throughout the UK. Do not |
| boiler you can carry out routine checks | | | | turn on or off any light switches, do not ignite any |
| throughout the year to ensure it is in good | | | | gas appliances and do not smoke. If possible you |
| working order. Keep you eye on the pressure | | | | should vacate the house until Transco arrive. |
| gauge. Typically the pressure should be between | | | | |