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Frequently Asked Boiler Questions

On this page, we aim to try and answer as many of the questions that we usually get asked on a day to day basis as possible.

We want our customers to know more about what we do to fix a broken boiler and why boiler servicing is so important. We also want our customers to feel relaxed in what kind of service they will get from WrightGas and what common problems can cause a boiler to break down. We are constantly adding new content to this page so feel free to come back soon for more useful information on WrightGas and our boiler repair, servicing and new boiler install services.

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What is a thermostat?

What is a thermostat? We talk a lot about boilers and their importance in heating your home. But…

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Why your boiler is at risk this summer

Why your boiler is at risk this summer It may seem like a dark introduction to an article…

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Should I get a combi boiler?

Should I get a combi boiler? Whether it is in the summer or the winter, there is never…

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Why does my boiler fire up and then turn off? | Causes Explained

Why does my boiler fire up and then turn off? If you’re relaxing in your living room, sipping…

What colour do boilers come in?

What colour do boilers come in? A boiler is white.  It is a commonly known thing and whether…

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Are magnetic filters worth it?

Are Magnetic Filters Worth It for my boiler? A magnetic filter is designed to catch most of the…

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Prepare for an emergency

Prepare for an emergency This is not supposed to scare you but rather make you think about what…

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How Often Should I Replace My Boiler?

How Often Should I Replace My Boiler? Modern combi boilers have a general lifespan of anywhere between 10…

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Things to consider when buying a new boiler

Things to consider when buying a new boiler When it comes to buying a new boiler, there are…

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How to read your gas meter

How to read your gas meter If you are not used to reading a gas meter and supplying…

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How efficient is your boiler?

How efficient is your boiler? An efficient boiler is both greener and cheaper to run. So knowing how…

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How to tell if my boiler needs replacing

How to tell if my boiler needs replacing Unless your boiler is costing you an arm and a…

why summer is the best time for a new boiler installation

How safe is my boiler?

How safe is my boiler? While a smoothly running boiler is a wonderful thing, it is a heating…

What to do if you have a frozen pipe

What temperature should a boiler be set at?

What temperature should a boiler be set at? A modern combi boiler is a magnificently efficient central heating…

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Radiator Valves Guide

Radiator Valves Guide When it comes to fitting a new radiator in your home you may be overly…

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Boiler Facts

Interesting Facts about Boilers It is Friday, the end of the week and we thought we would put…

The smell of Gas

What is the smell of Gas? You can’t see it – you can’t taste it. But thanks to…

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Radiator BTU Calculator

Radiator BTU Calculator Choosing the right radiator is a two step process.  Firstly you pick the look/style of…

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What wall does your radiator goes onto?

A guide to where you should locate radiators in your home. A key part of your homes central…

What time of year should I get new radiators fitted?

What time of year should I get new radiators fitted? So you have made the decision that you…

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Boiler Sizes

What size of boiler does my home need? When it comes to fitting a new combi boiler in…

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Can my old boiler be serviced?

Can my old boiler be serviced? If you have been ignoring your boilers annual servicing and it has…

Help! My boiler pressure keeps having to be topped up

Help! My boiler pressure keeps having to be topped up Are you having to top up your boiler…

How much does a new boiler cost in 2021?

How much does a new boiler cost in 2021? How long is a piece of string? That is…

Replacing gas valves on an old Worcester boiler

Replacing gas valves on an old Worcester boiler There are a number of reasons why a gas boiler…

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How long does a boiler install take?

How long does a boiler install take? Thinking of a new boiler install but want to know how…

What boiler brand is best?

What boiler brand is best? It is the question asked most by so many home owners looking for…

How do I know if I have a gas leak?

How do I know if I have a gas leak? Gas Boilers are of course brilliant pieces of…

Quality Tools for a Quality Service

Quality Tools for a Quality Service Whether it is fitting a new boiler or repairing one that has…

What is a combi boiler?

What is a combi boiler? Combi Boilers (aka a Combination Boiler) are the most popular type of new…

What to do when you have no hot water!

What to do when you have no hot water! When your homes hot water supply suddenly stops, only…

5 Reasons why you should have your boiler serviced

5 Reasons why you should have your boiler serviced When it comes to boiler servicing, there are those…

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Where your home is loosing the most heat

Where your home is loosing the most heat It is a question that so many home owners will…

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10 ways to keep your house warm

10 ways to keep your house warm Across the West Coast of Scotland, October is traditionally when the…

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What size of boiler does my home need?

When i get a new boiler installed, what size of boiler do I need? When it comes to…

What boiler brand is the best for me?

What boiler brand is the best for me? Like so much in life, when it comes to selecting…

Common reasons why your boiler breaks down

Common reasons why your boiler breaks down A boiler is a fairly compicated piece of machinery and during…

How much does a boiler service cost?

How much does a boiler service cost? While we offer different levels of boiler servicing, our standard boiler…

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What is a Condensing Boiler?

What is a Condensing Boiler? Find out more about how condensing boilers work Older boilers fitted to homes…

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Common questions asked about new boiler fittings

Boiler Install Frequently Asked Questions Some of the most frequently asked questions about boiler installs. When you commit…

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