It’s rare to have issues with new gas fired central heating systems, but if issues occur, you’ll likely find the quick fix in our guide.

In this guide, we’ll take you through the simple solutions to some of the most common heating and hot water problems. You’ll be able to sort most problems in seconds with a few simple checks!

 

How to fix issues with hot water

If you’re having trouble with your hot water, or the radiators in your home don’t seem to be heating up properly, there are a few things you can check before calling out a technician. Often there’s a simple solution to these common problems and you’ll be warm again in no time!

How to fix issues with hot water

If you’re having trouble with your hot water, or the radiators in your home don’t seem to be heating up properly, there are a few things you can check before calling out a technician. Often there’s a simple solution to these common problems and you’ll be warm again in no time!

Step one - Check your boiler

Whenever you have any issues with heating, it’s a good idea to check the boiler first. Start with the simplest check – is it still switched on? If you can’t get your boiler to switch on, it’s likely there’s no power going to it. Check your fuse box or consumer unit to make sure the circuit hasn’t tripped. If it has, switch it back on.

Once you know everything is switched on and powered up, check for any unusual noises or error messages on the digital display. Check these in the manufacturer’s handbook or online for your next step.

Step two - Check the system pressure

Next up is the system pressure. This may be displayed on a separate hot water cylinder, so have a look around until you find the appropriate dial. This should read 1.5 bar. If it is any lower, your system will need to be repressurised.

Don’t worry, you can easily do this yourself. Take a look at our guide on ‘how to adjust your system pressure’ and follow our easy-to-follow instructions.

Step three - Ask a technician

If you’re still having trouble with your heating and hot water system, you can always contact your local Redrow team for help. Plus, we have an out of hours service so there is always a way to get in touch.