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An overheating boiler is potentially a big risk. Thankfully all modern boilers are equipped with safety features to shut the boiler down, as soon as any boiler overheating begins to take place. It is essential to recognise any signs of your boiler overheating, before further issues occur, taking prompt action to fix the issue and to prevent breakdowns. If your boiler installation starts to play up or make strange noises, contact us and our expert Gas Safe registered heating engineers. We will attend your property and inspect any boiler.
There can be several issues as to the cause of boiler overheating, but the most common is a build up of sludge, debris and magnetite in your central heating system. This then gets into your heat exchanger causing it to partially block, or getting into parts in the boiler installation such as the pump, causing poor circulation throughout the heating circuit. Faulty Heat Exchanger On A Boiler.
If left unaddressed, an overheating boiler poses a risk to your property and its occupants. Common causes include:
It is essential to act fast if you suspect boiler overheating, or it can become extremely costly in boiler repairs. The addition of a magnetic filter to the central heating system is an excellent choice as the sludge and magnetite in the central heating system attaches to the magnetic filter. Yearly, on your annual boiler service, you can have the filter checked and cleaned whilst testing the water quality and inhibitor levels in your central heating system. Magnetic Boiler Filters: What Are They & Are They Worth It?
A lime scale reducer on the cold supply can also help, especially if you live in a hard water area. Installing a new boiler with a magnetic filter is a great way to prevent boiler overheating issues from a Worcester Bosch accredited installer.
