On-demand hot water and heating are commonplace across most homes in the UK. Everyone comes to expect it, yet it’s also a modern feature many people seldom think about unless something goes wrong.
If you one day discover that you’ve got no hot water for your heating, washing, and bathing needs, it’s important not to panic. The first thing you need to do before calling an emergency plumber is carry out some simple checks to locate the source of the problem:
Is the Boiler Working?
You will undoubtedly know where your boiler is located. It’s worth checking the following items on and around your boiler in case any of them are the reason you’ve got no hot water:
- Thermostat – Ensure your thermostat is working and the controls on it and the boiler are at the correct settings.
- Boiler Pressure – If your boiler has low pressure, it won’t be efficient and can even prevent water from getting heated on-demand.
Do You Have Gas, Electricity and Water?
Once you’ve checked your boiler and its controls, the next step is to confirm that you’ve got gas, electricity, and water going to it. A modern combi boiler needs all three utilities to operate correctly.
Do You Have Any Water Leaks?
Sometimes the pipes going to your boiler can leak and cause issues like low pressure and eventually a lack of hot water. You can usually tell if you’ve got a leak from damp patches on the pipes or any walls and ceilings.
Still Got No Hot Water?
A N Heating can come and diagnose and repair the problem for you. Contact us on 01225 708 562 to arrange for a heating engineer to visit your home.
