My mum has 2 problems with this boiler, which was installed in 2005.
1, is a roaring sound which builds up to a peak and then stops. It lasts for about 10 seconds and can occur 10-20 times a day/night, whether the boiler is on or off? This only started after a service in Mar 11. Had it re-serviced in Jun 12 but nothing was found to be wrong and of course the noise didn't happen when the man was there. He said she should call out an engineer. I guess she should of but didn't. This problem is still on going but the boiler works okay (or did until problem 2) but the noise worries my mum.
2, the radiators are coming on in the middle of the day or night when the timer is off. In Jan this year, the boiler leaked. She had an aqua block (well, that's what it says on the receipt but I think it's called a hydro block) and flow switch replaced at a massive cost of £340. It's only been since then that the rads have been coming on by themselves. The boiler is in a downstairs hall way, so it's not as if it's cold. Tried getting the man back who replaced these parts but as usual he didn't want to know!
Does anyone now what's causing these problems. Obviously the noise is a concern but having the rads come on when not required is just costing money. Bet British Gas love my mum!
Thanks
1, is a roaring sound which builds up to a peak and then stops. It lasts for about 10 seconds and can occur 10-20 times a day/night, whether the boiler is on or off? This only started after a service in Mar 11. Had it re-serviced in Jun 12 but nothing was found to be wrong and of course the noise didn't happen when the man was there. He said she should call out an engineer. I guess she should of but didn't. This problem is still on going but the boiler works okay (or did until problem 2) but the noise worries my mum.
2, the radiators are coming on in the middle of the day or night when the timer is off. In Jan this year, the boiler leaked. She had an aqua block (well, that's what it says on the receipt but I think it's called a hydro block) and flow switch replaced at a massive cost of £340. It's only been since then that the rads have been coming on by themselves. The boiler is in a downstairs hall way, so it's not as if it's cold. Tried getting the man back who replaced these parts but as usual he didn't want to know!
Does anyone now what's causing these problems. Obviously the noise is a concern but having the rads come on when not required is just costing money. Bet British Gas love my mum!
Thanks