Is your hot water on the blink? A cold spot on your radiator? You might have an airlock in the pipes of your hot water or heating system. What is an airlock? An airlock is when air becomes trapped in the system. The air in the pipe creates a blockage which gets in the way […]
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Should My Boiler Be Well Ventilated?
If you have a condensing boiler then you probably don’t need to worry about boiler ventilation. And if you have had a boiler replaced since April 2005, then you will more than likely have a condensing boiler. The reason why condensing boilers don’t need to be well-ventilated is because they have a balanced flue pipe […]
What do I do if my boiler isn’t working properly?
Your boiler is the heart and centre of your home – whether you realise it or not. Perhaps that’s why its referred to as central heating. However, sometimes it can take a breakdown or a fault to make us truly appreciate it’s value or even, notice it at all! When the misfortune strikes and your […]
How to Fix a Frozen Condensate Pipe
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 from happening […]
It’s C-c-c-c-cold Outside!
All condensing boilers have an extra plastic pipe coming from them that allows the condensate waste to drain away. Wherever possible an installer will try to keep this inside the house to a sink or washing machine waste, but sometimes this is not possible and it has to be run outside. Aura Gas always use […]
