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Boiler leakage is a very common problem in many households and people tend to ignore it;
However, it is very important to fix the leaking boiler as it can cause a lot of problems later, as
well as damage your property.
There could be many causes of broken boiler leak and you need to understand the reason
for your boiler leakage. Once you know the exact cause, it is quite simple to fix the leakage.
Causes Of Boiler leakage
Corroded Pipework – Pipes that are attached underneath the boiler are often the main
reason for the leakage. The most common issue causing the leakage is corrosion. The
metallic debris that is attached to the system when combined with water makes the copper
piping corrode, leading to gaps through which the water begins leaking.
Too Much Pressure – When too much water gets filled inside the boiler, it tends to
break down and the pressure release value (PRV) discharges the excess water causing
leakage. The aggregate pressure for system boilers is said to be 1 bar and if it is above the
green bar it indicates pressure.
Leaky Heat Exchanger – The most expensive element inside a boiler is the heat exchanger
and unfortunately, it tends to crack or break quite often. This happens mostly in the case of
cheap quality boilers. This problem can only be identified by a professional gas engineer and
changing the heat exchanger is also quite expensive. However, it is advised to purchase a
new boiler in such a case.
Leakage from Internal Parts – When the pressure is too high in the internal parts of the
boiler, the seals fail and the joints start decaying due to which the water starts leaking out at
a rapid rate.
A broken boiler leak is quite a troublesome situation and can have very destructive
consequences. The water leakage (if not fixed for a long time) can cause property damage not
just for your house but for your neighbors as well, so it is very important to resolve the issue
instead of ignoring it.
Prevent a Broken Boiler Leak in One Easy Step
The main indication to understanding the broken boiler leak is when it starts making noises like
gurgling, banging, or whistling. Sometimes acidic water inside the condensation pipe
freezes which blocks the main route. In such a situation, you can pour in some warm water (not boiling water) to disperse the blockage.
These are the steps to preventing damage from broken boiler leak-
● The very first step is to turn off the internal stop tap to stop the main water supply.
● While the broken boiler leak is being repaired, the central heating system should also
be switched off.
● The water which is already inside the boiler should be completely drained so that no
more water leakage happens.
● A lot of times it is observed that the puddle which is under the boiler is filled with too
much water and so to make things easier for repairing, it is advised to mop the water
from the puddle.
● Once you are done doing all of this call the plumber and wait for them to arrive. They
will assess and examine the main cause of the leakage and fix the issue.
A broken boiler leak can at times become very dangerous and hence dealing with the problem alone can be quite risky. Calling a trained professional to solve the issue is the best possible alternative. While the plumber does their job, you can check your insurance policies to recover the damage caused by the broken boiler.