My central heating boiler radiators came on in the middle of the night, even though it was set to auto off! I could hear them coming on and off every couple of minutes then it went off. I have the central heating set on timer. Also, when the central heating comes on the boiler makes a loud clacking noise as it is starting up. Another problem is when it is raining and it is very windy the rain gets blown into the flue and leaks through the boiler on the wall into the house. I have noticed that the flue pipe is positioned slightly upwards instead of horizontal, so I can see why the water is pouring in! Could this have caused the boiler to make this noise and start up when it shouldn't.
Clattering Boiler
- Thread starter gkjones
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You have not told us the make and model!!!
If its not condensing the the flue should slope downwards and it could be dangerous or damage the appliance if water enters like this.
My advice would be to get a CORGi to inspect it and assess the situation.
You could probably assist as necessary to chip away the cement which should be sealing the flue to the wall to enable it to be repositioned safely and correctly.
Tony
If its not condensing the the flue should slope downwards and it could be dangerous or damage the appliance if water enters like this.
My advice would be to get a CORGi to inspect it and assess the situation.
You could probably assist as necessary to chip away the cement which should be sealing the flue to the wall to enable it to be repositioned safely and correctly.
Tony
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Was it fitted by a reputable installer?
Its an installer error and his responsibility to put it right.
You could report him to CORGI and they will inspect and issue a defects notice requiring him to put it right and any other defects as well.
If you had it installed by a non reg cowboy then putting it right is down to you!
Tony Glazier
Its an installer error and his responsibility to put it right.
You could report him to CORGI and they will inspect and issue a defects notice requiring him to put it right and any other defects as well.
If you had it installed by a non reg cowboy then putting it right is down to you!
Tony Glazier
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