Why is your boiler leaking

Boilers are so important to any UK home since they provide hot water in one of the coldest areas in the world but they are often taken for granted. That is until they breakdown and you have to shower in cold water. If your boiler starts to leak, you shouldn’t try to repair it yourself and instead consult Worcester Boiler Repair London because if you do further damage to your boiler it could result in a very high damage bill. In addition, gas boiler repairs should only be conducted by Gas safe registered engineers.
Firstly, the moment you realise your boiler is leaking, you should shut down the gas supply and your water supply. A leaking boiler indicates that one of the internal components like a valve or seal is broken. A leak can do further damage like cause rust, corrosion or cause components of the boiler to short circuit. If you locate the leak is coming from the pressure valve, this indicates the pressure is far too high. Commonly, a boiler’s pressure should be between 18 and 21 PSI but when the pressure exceeds this, the pressure valve should leak water. It leaks water because it is safeguarding the boiler from blowing up.
In addition, the main cause of many boiler leaks is corrosion since corroded pipes allow water to escape. If the corrosion is isolated to one component like a valve, the valve will have to be replaced. However, if the corrosion is spread, unfortunately you may have to discard your boiler which is very costly to replace. This shows why it is very important to regularly maintain your boiler otherwise you will have a huge bill.
If you need to have your boiler fixed or get regular boiler maintenance, contact Worcester Boiler Repair London since we have a team of Gas safe registered engineers who will be more than happy to help you.