It can be worrying when you come across your boiler and notice water has been leaking in some way. There may be two things that you have to consider. It may need a repair, or it could need replacing. The main thing to recognise are the reasons why this could be happening and what you should do. In this article we will cover that.
If your boiler is leaking and you think it is an emergency, you should do the following two things:
- Shut off the water with the shut off valve
- Call a Gas Safe registered engineer out who will be able to investigate the situation carefully.
What could be causing the boiler to leak?
Is there an issue with pressure?
It could be that you have found that there is an issue with the pressure of your boiler. Too much pressure can be a cause for concern. If you think this is a problem, then get in touch with an engineer to check this out for you. It could likely be fixed.
An issue with the overflow pipe?
Most of the time water could mean that there is an issue with the overflow pipe. It might be that there is a crack or possible element in which water is escaping. Again, you may want to speak with an engineer to give it a closer look.
Is there an expansion vessel failure?
Another thing that could be causing a problem is an issue with the internal part which is the expansion vessel. This is likely something you won’t be able to spot, so if there is no obvious reason for the leak then an engineer may recommend looking at it.
Let’s hope this helps you when it comes to your boiler leaking and knowing what action you should take.
