As the temperature is set to plummet again, the chance is higher that your boiler’s condensate pipe will freeze. This results in your boiler switching itself off to prevent damage from flooding as water cannot get through, leaving you without heating. However you can fix this problem yourself easily, or even prevent it happening in […]
Boiler Issues & Repairs
Find the Cause of Your Noisy Boiler
If your boiler has started to make strange noises, don’t panic! Here’s our guide to finding out what is causing it and what to do about it. Of course, every boiler makes a certain amount of noise in normal day-to-day operations, but when you start hearing additional odd sounds, there is more than likely a […]
When Should You Replace Your Boiler?
It’s a sad fact that boilers do tend to become less efficient with age. This usually happens once they are around 10 to 15 years old, so it may now be time to say goodbye to your beloved workhorse and consider the benefits of a new boiler. The latest models are also more energy efficient […]
12 Boiler & Heating Checks Before the Cold Weather
AFTER enjoying the warmest August bank holiday weekend since records began, we all start to think about the inevitable change in the British weather as a new school year is about to start. To help ensure our homes are ready for autumn and winter, we’ve prepared a short list of 12 boiler and heating checks for you… to […]
Video: Simple checks before calling a boiler engineer
HERE’S our next tip in our boiler and central heating video series. Our MD Gary Robinson explains three simple steps most people can check before calling out Aura Gas to look at their boiler heating. Power / Controls: Is power on or off? Are controls turned on or off? Reset button / Pilot light: Check if […]
Video: How to check your radiators in 1 minute
ONE or more radiators not working? Do they feel cold to touch or only partly warm (perhaps at the bottom)? Our short video (just a minute long) will help you easily understand a fairly common problem with radiators on a domestic central heating system. Our Managing Director Gary Robinson quickly shows what to check and then […]
