Repairs

Check these easily rectified problem solving tips below, they could save you money by preventing a call out, and help us diagnose the problem, resulting in a more efficient repair. Remember, however, that Merretts Heating Services are here to help.

Gas Heating

• Have you paid your bill?
• Do you have power?
• Is there any work on the mains being done in the street?
• Can you smell gas?
• Check to see if neighbours are experiencing the same problem
• Check if other gas appliances work Check you have at least 1 bar of water pressure
• Have you bled the radiators recently?
• Are there Banging, whistling or gurgling noises
• In condensing boilers, do you have a frozen or blocked condensate pipe ( the plastic pipe that leads outside through the wall.

Still not sure what the problem is? Ring our friendly office staff and book an appointment.

Oil Heating

• Have you run out of oil?
• Is the tank gauge working? (Dip a stick to check)
• Check if the circuit breaker has tripped, and press the “Reset” button to fire up the boiler again. This is usually a square red button on the side of the burner. It should start after a couple of tries.
• Check the fuse
• Can you smell oil?
• Can you see an oil leak?
• Is there any sign of soot?
• Is there 1 bar of water pressure?
• Have you bled the radiators recently?
• Are there banging, whistling or gurgling noises?

Still not too sure what the problem is? Ring our friendly office staff and book an appointment.

LPG Heating

• Have you run out of gas?
• Have the safety controls come on?
• Does your living space have adequate ventilation?
• Is the correct size and type of bottle being used?
• Is the flue clear?
• Is the pipe work recent ie plastic rather than metal?
• Have you bled the radiators recently

Still not too sure what the problem is? Ring our friendly office staff and book an appointment.