No heating
Radiators stay cold but the boiler may still light. Say whether hot water works.
Boiler Repairs in Carlisle
Boiler repairs in Carlisle for gas and oil boilers that have stopped, leaked or locked out. Tell us the symptoms and a registered local engineer calls you back.
- Say what the boiler is doingPick the closest option. The engineer asks about the fuel, any fault code or noise when they ring.
- A local engineer rings youThey check they cover your postcode, ask a few questions and tell you when they could come out.
- You agree the cost firstAny call-out, service or repair charge is agreed with you before work begins. Saying no costs nothing.
Common faults on gas and oil boilers
Most callouts come down to one of four problems. Note which one you have before you ring.
No hot water
Taps run cold while the heating is fine. Say if you have a combi or a cylinder.
Pressure or leaks
Pressure keeps dropping or water drips underneath. Say roughly where it comes from.
Fault code on the display
A letter or number shows on the screen. Write it down along with the boiler make.
Oil boiler lockouts
A lockout means the boiler has shut itself down because the burner would not light properly.
Check the tank gauge first, since an empty tank is the simplest cause. Press reset once at most. If it locks out again, leave it, because repeated resets can flood the burner with oil.
Safe checks before you call
A few things you can look at without opening anything.
Is the power on, the timer set to on and the room thermostat turned up?
On a sealed system the gauge usually sits between 1 and 1.5 bar when cold. Note the reading and any code.
Check the gas meter or the oil level. Smell gas or spot an oil leak? Stop there and get help.
Questions people ask
Why does my oil boiler keep locking out?
Low oil, a blocked filter, a worn nozzle or a dirty sensor are the usual reasons. A technician finds which one. A yearly service makes most of them less likely, and keeping an eye on the gauge covers the rest.
Repair or replace?
If the boiler is old, breaks down often or needs a part that is hard to get, a new one may cost less over time. The engineer can price both. Read more about New Boilers Fitted in Carlisle.
What does a repair cost?
Every fault is different, and so is the price of the part. Carlisle firms do not publish fixed repair prices, so the engineer quotes once they know what is wrong. See the price guide for service costs.
Who do I call if I smell gas?
Open the windows, leave the switches alone and get out of the house. Once you are outside, ring the free National Gas Emergency line on 0800 111 999
Heating off? Talk to a Carlisle engineer
Ring the number below or fill in the form. An engineer who covers your area will call you back to talk it over.
01228 479350