There’s an argument for boilers being one of the most dependable appliances in the home, working away almost constantly to provide heating and hot water to our homes every day. Should they stop working, it can be easy to forget about all their hard work and begin cursing your faithful boiler.

There’s some good news though, many common problems with boilers can be resolved without the expertise of an engineer and we’ll be highlighting them in this guide. If in any doubt at all though, contact an engineer. You can get free boiler repair quotes with our service.

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Who are Ravenheat?

Founded in 1987, Ravenheat are an independent boiler manufacturer that have grown far beyond their roots in the UK to provide affordable heating solutions across Europe. Find out more about Ravenheat and their full range of boilers here.

Top 5 Ravenheat Boiler Problems

1. Boiler isn’t firing up

   If your boiler is failing to start then there are several possible causes including a broken thermocouple, a draught blowing the pilot light out or a deposit built up in the pilot light. There will be instructions in your boiler’s manual that can talk you through reigniting but before attempting this it’s very important to to check that there aren’t any issues with the gas supply.

   Never carry out any work on your own gas boiler, so if it doesn’t reignite get in touch with a Gas Safe registered engineer.

2. Flashing red light

   A flashing red light suggests that there is an electrical fault with your boiler, potentially caused by the gas valve, PCB or flame sensor. It may be the case that they need replacing, get in touch with a Gas Safe registered engineer in this instance.

3. Without heating and hot water

   You should start by checking the boiler pressure and your thermostat as they could be causing the issue. If not, the potential causes can be low levels of water, broken diaphragms and airlocks or motorised valves failing.

   With Ravenheat boilers specifically, this issue could be down to a faulty pump, if you think that your boiler needs a new part then you’ll need to get a Gas Safe registered engineer on the case. They’ll be able to thoroughly diagnose the problem and replace any broken parts where necessary.

4. Radiators not heating up

   If the radiators in your home aren’t coming on when they should be, or are only heating up at the bottom, then they probably need to be bled. This is something that you can do yourself, our guide to bleeding radiators can talk you through the process, but you can contact an engineer if you’d prefer.

5. Low boiler pressure

   If the boiler pressure has dropped below 1, then you might have an issue. Get to know more with our guide to low boiler pressure.

Which Boiler Issues Need an Engineer??

To help you identify the potential causes of some common boiler problems, we’ve put together the table below so you’ll know if you’ll need an engineer.

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Problem	Possible Cause	Do you need an engineer?
No heat or hot water	Broken diaphragms and airlocks, failure of motorised valves, issues with the thermostat or low water levels	Yes
Leaking and dripping	Likely to be a broken internal component but depends where the water is coming from	Yes
Banging, whistling or gurgling noises	A common cause is air in the system, alternatively it could be that the water pressure is too low or it’s kettling	Yes
Pilot light goes out	Could be a broken thermocouple which is stopping the gas supply	Yes
Losing Pressure	A water leak in the system, or the pressure relief valve needs replacing or due to recently bleeding radiators	No, unless there’s a leak
Frozen condensate pipe	Your boiler will display a fault code or warning notification	Yes
Trouble with the thermostat	It may be turned off or not set to the correct settings (time etc.)	Consider replacing
Kettling	Limescale or sludge may have built up on your boiler’s heat exchanger	Yes
Radiators not getting hot	Sludge or air build up in the system or an unequal distribution of heat	The radiators need to be bled, which doesn’t require an engineer unless you’d prefer a professional took a look.
Boiler keeps switching itself off	Could be low water pressure, a problem with the thermostat or a lack of water flow due to a closed valve, air or the pump not circulating the water in the system properly	Yes

Error Codes

If you’re seeing a series of numbers and letter on the screen of your Ravenheat boiler, it could mean that there’s a fault with your boiler. To help you decipher the code, take a look through our list of Ravenheat error codes.

Should You Replace Your Ravenheat Boiler Instead?

Once you’ve had your Ravenheat boiler for a few years, it might be time to consider having a new one installed. A brand new boiler could be saving you up to £305* a year in a detached home. The table below shows how much you could be saving depending on the rating of the boiler in your property.

House Type	G (<70%)	F (70-74%)	E (74-78%)	D (78-82%)
Semi-Detached	£200	£140	£120	£120
Detached	£305	£210	£180	£180
Detached Bungalow	£155	£105	£90	£90
Mid terrace house	£175	£120	£105	£105
Mid terrace house	£95	£65	£55	£55

Who Should You Choose to Replace a Ravenheat Boiler?

After you’ve decided that you’d like a brand new boiler in your home, you have to start thinking about who you’d like do the installation. Your two options are a local engineer or a national company, both of which offer many benefits depending on your preferences.

Local engineers can offer some very competitive rates and if you like to receive service with a personal touch then you’re likely to be in direct communication with one person throughout.

With national companies, on the other hand you will have big brand protection which is a great bonus and they’ll be able to provide ongoing boiler cover.

When receiving quotes, we don’t recommend going with the first one you receive, instead aim to get up to 3. This way, you’re more likely to find the best deal for you.

Boiler Insurance and Ongoing Cover

It can be easy to think that your boiler warranty expiring is the end of the road in terms of cover for your boiler, but that doesn’t have to be the case. Boiler insurance is something well worth considering. If you think boiler insurance is the way to go then keep an eye out for any that offer an annual service and safety inspection. And remember, you’re under no obligation whatsoever to take this insurance out with your energy supplier.

Ravenheat Boiler Warranty

The boilers in Ravenheat’s range offer different warranty lengths from 2-5 years. Have a read through our guide to Ravenheat warranties for a full understanding of what they offer.

Send us an enquiry to receive free quotes from trusted engineers near you with our free service.

*According to the latest figures from the Energy Saving Trust

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