Not so bad in summer, a nightmare in the winter. You'll know when you've suffered a complete loss of heating when it's warmer on the outside than it is inside. The good news is you'll save a bundle on heating bills…
If you're keen to take on the task yourself, here are a few things you can try to get your system up and running.
Check the system
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Is your boiler working?
Make sure the power supply is on and the fuse is working. If your fuse has blown, it's advisable to use a professional electrical engineer for safe repairs.
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Is the gas or oil supply turned on?
If you’ve got a gas supply problem, you’ll need to contact your gas supplier. In the case of oil, check there’s enough oil in the tank by reading the gauge.
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Is your programmer on?
Check that the programmer is in the 'on' position and that the thermostats are turned up high enough
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Is the pump is running?
If not, we recommend you enlist a professional gas engineer to fix the problem, as this can be difficult to do yourself.
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Is the pilot light is turned on?
If the pilot light has switched off, relight it by following your manufacturer's manual or the instructions on your boiler
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