You might need the urgent attention of the experts if you experience boiler leaking water, as it could lead to severe damage. The reasons for boiler leaking water could be because of the corroded pipes, high pressure and loose joints. Or if you have installed the boiler recently, the leakage could be due to the installation done incorrectly. It is not safe to attempt for a repair done yourself, check for the below step as a preventive measure to more water leaking into the home:

• Switching off the heating
• Try turning off the water supply
• Wiping up the water

Now let us check for the reasons why the boiler leaks water  –

Corrosion

The pipes and tanks when corroded will cause water from escaping through it. Care should be taken to avoid the corrosion to spread further than a single pipe or valve. The solution to this is simply replacing the corroded part of the pipe or tank. If the corrosion has spread throughout the system and is beyond repair, you will need to replace the boiler with a new one.

Pressure

Ensure that the boiler pressure is between 1 and 2. When the boiler pressure to very high it could result in leaking of water in the boiler. The boiler will need to let out excess pressure to avoid the unit imploding. You may check the boiler pressure checking the needle on the pressure gauge. If the pressure gauge is pointing anywhere above 2, it is high. You can simply reduce the pressure to stop the leakage in the boiler.

Temperature

All the boiler contains the Temperature Control Valve (TCV). It is used to monitor the temperature of the water in the boiler. And it helps in avoiding the temperature to get too high. The leakage in the boiler is a signal that the temperature is too high.

Pump seals

The pump is the boiler helps to pump water around the heating system in your home. Water would leak if the pump is not sealed properly. The solution to this is either replacement or resealing.

Wear and tear

Usage of boilers could result in natural wear and tear. It is probably best for installing a new boiler if the old one is more than 10 years old. It is the best solution for water leakage in the older machine, as well as increase the energy efficiency of your home. It helps you to safe money on the power bill.

Loose joints

Loose joints are parts of wear and tear of the system that results due to the repeated process of water expansion on heating and contraction when cool. Tighten up the joints to prevent the leakage.

Poor installation

If the installation is not done correctly, water will start leaking from the pipe fittings.

At Solutions Plumbing and Heating we specialise in boiler repair in Fulham area. Our experts are quick to diagnose and fix a wide range of problems. Should your hot water or heating be causing you trouble, don’t worry, we have a team of dedicated plumbers and heating engineers that can assist with any issues you may have.