Warning Signs Your Boiler Is Struggling
- Yellow or orange flame: Should always be crisp and blue. A yellow flame indicates incomplete combustion — potentially dangerous. Call an engineer immediately.
- Increased energy bills: If your gas bill has risen without a change in usage, your boiler is working harder than it should — a sign of inefficiency.
- Frequent pressure drops: Needing to repressurise every week suggests a small leak. Have it investigated before it becomes a big leak.
- Unusual noises: Banging, kettling, gurgling, or whistling all point to system problems. Ignore them and they'll get worse.
- Repeated lockouts: If you're resetting the boiler more than once a month, something is wrong. Get it diagnosed before the boiler fails completely.
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