Problems with your heating

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.

All our engineers are qualified to current UK standards and repair parts CE approved to keep current boiler warranties intact. A 2017 survey (Opinion Research) discovered 65% of jobs carried out by illegal gas fitters were dangerously unsafe, but with Merretts Heating Services you can have peace of mind that your family are protected and your boiler guarantee is un-compromised. Call our friendly office staff and arrange an appointment. Book a repair Call Us On: 01453 791205
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ce mark

That Merrett Heating Services engineers will use only bonafide components with the CE mark, ensuring that they meet UK safety and environmental requirements and are compatible with manufacturer’s boiler models. All parts come with one year’s warranty and our work is guaranteed.

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What our customers Say

We have always used Merretts Heating for our boiler service and plumbing as we know they will turn up, do a good job so we don’t have to keep getting them back and they always leave things clean and tidy afterwards
MR. S – WHITMINSTER
No doubt you are aware what an ambassador John Green is for your company. John has been servicing our Rayburn for over 10 years and his fault finding which has recently been at the fore and his diligent approach to his work has not diminished, he continues to work to the highest standard. He is also willing to pass on any tips to help keep ones Rayburn running efficiently.
MRS. S – GLOUCESTERSHIRE