If you experience any of the following, then you need to call for an emergency boiler repair.
- Winter is the time to avoid losing your heating and hot water, especially if you have children at home.
- Gas leak suspected (natural gas, carbon monoxide).
If you are in need of a boiler fix but it’s not an emergency, you may contact a heating expert to perform a one-time boiler repair.
When a boiler malfunctions, you can hire an engineer for a one-off repair. Many engineers provide an emergency call-out service that is available 24 hours a day. For Boiler repair Cheltenham, visit The Combiman
What should I do if I smell gas?
If you discover gas leaking from your boiler, it is an emergency and should be treated accordingly.
Gas Safe’s emergency number is 0800 111999.
If you suspect that there is a leak of gas, either natural gas or CO, you should take the following steps:
- All windows and doors should be opened
- No flames or switches should be lit
- Evacuate your property
- Call the Gas Safe emergency number
Carbon monoxide is colourless and odourless. It can be harmful if not detected. Natural gas is more easily detected because it emits a smell that resembles rotten eggs. Natural gas can cause physical symptoms such as headaches, dizziness and nausea. It is also highly flammable, and if not detected, could result in an explosion or fire.
Recognizing the symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning is important.
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Nausea
- Breathlessness
- Collapsing
- Consciousness loss
Call 999 if anyone in your house is showing symptoms of carbon monoxide.
Insufficient ventilation and poor upkeep are the leading causes of carbon monoxide leaking. It is possible that the chimneys, vents, or flues of the boiler are blocked if it’s not ventilated properly.
A Gas Safe registered engineer can provide a boiler service every year to help prevent a leak. A boiler service every year is not only necessary to protect your boiler from gas leaks but also to maintain your warranty.
Who can perform an emergency boiler repair in the event of a power failure?
Only a heating engineer who is fully qualified should perform an emergency boiler repair. Never attempt to repair an emergency boiler yourself. Always hire a Gas Safe-registered engineer.
How quickly could an engineer arrive?
Emergency boiler repairs should be done as soon as possible. You can expect to wait around 24 hours for your boiler to be back up and working. However, this may vary depending on how serious the problem is and whether your local heating engineers are available.