There are four important signs to look out for that confirm your boiler needs replacing. That’s according to an expert, who also says your existing boiler could be making your gas bills unnecessarily high.
With many people unaware of whether they are due a new boiler or not, Myles Robinson, from Compare Boiler Quotes, has compiled a list of signs that will help homeowners. He says that issues with your boiler could lead to problems in the long term.
Mr Robinson has also analysed what kind of boilers you could look at investing in, which would help you lower your energy bills. As boilers use different kinds of fuel to work – oil, LPG or natural gas – it is important that you carefully research which one is best for your home.
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There are even biomass and electric boilers available, which don’t use any of these. And with the price of gas being staggeringly high at the moment, other fuels could be better for your wallet.
The 4 signs your boiler could need replacing
Odd smells
Mr Robinson advises that if you start to notice an eggy or sulphurous smell coming from your boiler, then it could be a gas leak. He adds: "If you suspect any kind of gas leak it’s important to immediately switch off your gas supply at the meter, open all windows to ventilate and evacuate the home before calling an engineer out."
Noisy system
The expert says that if you start hearing humming or banging noises, it could mean there’s a build-up of air in the central heating system of your boiler or a drop in the water pressure. This could be dangerous as if it is left unattended for a long period of time, it could lead to an expensive breakdown.
Low performance
Just like anything mechanical, the older the boiler is, the slower it operates. Having an old boiler in your home could result in lower performance, meaning that you will find yourself continually adjusting the pressure or waiting longer for the radiators in your home to heat up.
Higher bills
"It’s not just the price of fuel that affects your energy bills," Mr Robinson says. For example, an A rated boiler is up to 20% more efficient than a G rated boiler.
Therefore, it is important to check your boiler's energy ratings to make sure it is compatible with today's ratings. Mr Robinson added: "The UK government has said that from 2025, new build homes won’t be fitted with a gas boiler, which is to help achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050."
This data was analysed and compiled by Compare Boiler Quotes using information from Boiler Guide, British Gas and Which.
ONS Census data was also used in this commentary.
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