Boiler guides
Practical guides for common boiler problems in Newcastle homes: what to check first, what repairs cost, and when to call an engineer.
Common boiler fault codes and what they mean
What common fault codes on Worcester Bosch, Vaillant, Baxi and Ideal boilers mean, and which ones you can safely deal with yourself.
Why is my boiler losing pressure?
What normal boiler pressure looks like, how to top it up, and when a pressure drop means you need an engineer.
Boiler making a noise? Banging, gurgling and whistling
What banging, gurgling, whistling and humming from a boiler usually mean, what you can check yourself, and when to call an engineer.
Boiler won't fire up? Why it won't light and what to check
Why a boiler clicks but won't light, or lights and cuts out, what you can safely check yourself, and when you need a Gas Safe engineer.
Boiler not working? 6 checks before you call an engineer
A quick checklist for when your heating or hot water stops. Most of these take a minute and some fix the problem without a call-out.
What happens in a boiler service (and do you need one?)
What a Gas Safe engineer checks during an annual boiler service, how long it takes, what it costs, and why it matters for your warranty.
Why are my radiators cold at the top or bottom?
What cold patches on radiators mean, how to bleed a radiator, and when it's a job for an engineer.
Free help with boilers and heating in Newcastle
Free boiler schemes, gas safety checks, grants and bill discounts in Newcastle, Gateshead and North Tyneside, and how to ask for them.
How to thaw a frozen boiler condensate pipe
Boiler stopped in a cold snap? A frozen condensate pipe is the most common cause on Tyneside. Here's how to fix it safely in ten minutes.
Landlord gas safety certificates (CP12) in Newcastle
The legal rules for CP12 gas safety checks on rented homes, HMOs and student lets in Newcastle, and how to stay on top of them.
No hot water but the heating works? Common causes
Why a combi or system boiler can heat the radiators but not the taps, what you can safely check, and what a repair usually costs.
Should I repair or replace my boiler?
A straightforward way to decide whether a broken boiler is worth fixing or whether a new one makes more sense.