At some point, your boiler is going to make strange noises, but how do you know that a specific noise means that something is wrong? If you hear your boiler is making a new noise all of a sudden, then it is wise to get a professional engineer to come and take a look. A noise boiler, or one that is making strange noises you have not heard before, indicates that there is some kind of fault and needs immediate boiler repair Leeds. Otherwise, it can lead to a complete boiler breakdown.
Different Types Of Boiler Noises And There Meaning
Boiler making a gurgling noise
When your boiler produces gurgling noise, it means there is too much air in the system. This leads to a blockage which prevents the hot water from circulating properly in your heating system. A typical symptom of this is cold radiators. If you hear gurgling sounds and your rooms are not heating up in an effective way, then the main culprit is the air in the system.
This specific problem requires a professional engineer to check it. On the other hand, if you want the air to be released from the system, then bleach your radiators and see if it solves this issue.
Boiler making a humming noise
If you want your boiler to work efficiently, make sure it’s adjusted to the proper pressure. If you hear a buzzing noise coming from your boiler, the pressure level is probably too high. Setting your boiler pressure to roughly 1.5 bar is a good rule of thumb, but it’s also a best idea to verify the specifications in the boiler manual. The pressure gauge shows the pressure in your boiler.
If you hear humming and your boiler pressure is over 2 or in the red zone, you’ll need to release it by bleeding the radiators.
The noise could be emerging from the pump if your boiler is humming, but the pressure is correct. The pump circulates hot water around your home to the radiators. If you have a multiple-speed central heating pump that is set too high, your boiler may become noisy. There are a variety of reasons why a pump might be set to ‘high,’ therefore, always check with the Gas Safe specialist who installed your boiler repair Leeds before lowering the speed setting.
Boiler making a whistling noise
When an old-fashioned kettle boils, you’ll recognize the sound it makes. It could be an accumulation of limescale on the heat exchanger if your boiler makes this sound known as kittling. The heat from the gas is transferred to the water that will circulate to your radiators through the heat exchanger.
You won’t be able to fix this one yourself; instead, you’ll need to contact a Gas Safe registered engineer. They will perform a power flush to remove the limescale and any other material that may be causing problems in the system.
Installing a magnetic filter, which collects any limescale and sludge before it builds up and causes difficulties, is one technique to prevent kettling from occurring in the first place. It will help to prevent kettling while also increasing the efficiency of your boiler.
Boiler is vibrating
The cause of a vibrating boiler could be as simple as the boiler not being properly installed on the wall. If your boiler was just installed, give them a call and request a Gas Safe specialist to come out and tighten the brackets.
A vibrating boiler could also be caused by loose components or parts, which a Safe Gas engineer should inspect.
These aren’t the issues, are they? It’s possible that your home’s central heating pump is adjusted too fast. Vibrations could also be produced by loose parts or components that are open and need to be closed.
While you may be able to tighten a bracket yourself, if your boiler is vibrating excessively, you should have a Gas Safe licensed expert inspect it to see if an internal item needs to be replaced or you need boiler repair Leeds service.
Boiler making a tapping sound
The same reasons that cause vibration are likely to cause a tapping noise: poorly fitted or loose parts. The detached part will need to be tightened in this case. This will necessitate the services of a Gas Safe, licenced engineer.
Limescale or sludge build-up on the heat exchanger can also cause tapping. So it requires a power flush by a Gas Safe trained engineer.
Boiler making a banging noise
Like many other sounds produced by a noisy boiler, banging noises are almost often caused by trapped air. By bleeding your radiators, you can liberate trapped air from your heating system.
A hammering noise might occur when the heat exchanger becomes blocked, causing a huge bubble to pop. In this instance, a Gas Safe registered engineer may be required to perform a power flush to remove the debris.
Boiler making a dripping noise
A dripping noise is most often the result of a heating system leak. Any leaks in your boiler or heating system should be investigated immediately by a Gas Safe specialist.
If you leave a little leak unattended, it will only become worse, causing serious damage to your boiler, heating system, and other components of your home.
A leaking boiler could indicate that your boiler is on the verge of needing to be replaced. Rather than simply repairing the defective component, you may want to consider replacing the entire boiler before it fails completely.
Our professionals at Mr Reactive are Gas Safe registered and local, ready to help you with your boiler and heating problems and landlord boiler cover and service plan for boiler. Get in touch with us right away if your boiler is creating weird noises.
