Are you having sleepless nights because of your faulty boiler? It might not seem like a big deal to you, but when your safety and that of your family is in jeopardy, you have a good reason to be worried. To add insult to injury, knowing if your boiler is faulty can be difficult, especially if you don’t know what signs to watch out for.
That’s why we have put together this article about the lurking dangers of a faulty or malfunctioned boiler. Even before we delve right in, we have to make one thing clear: if you have ANY doubts that your boiler is faulty, please get in touch with us any time, day or night. Remember that the safety of your family is at risk.

Signs of a Faulty Boiler
Let’s get something straight right out of the gate. Most boiler models are equipped with a raft of safety features designed to keep danger at bay. These include oxygen depletion sensors, pressure relief valves, overheat stats, and, of course, the thermostat. But what if these nifty features fail? A faulty boiler might just require a reset, but an extensive damage can cause carbon monoxide build-up which can be gravely dangerous.
Here are 4 sure-fire signs of a faulty boiler you might want to look out for:
? When the flame is burning yellow or orange, instead of the usual blue
? When you detect a persistent smell of pungent or spent gas every time you start your boiler
? When the pilot light continues to go out
? When you or your family experience persistent nausea or headaches when the boiler is on.
Wrap-up
Any boiler that runs on coal, gas or oil can exhaust carbon monoxide. The trouble with this clear, non-pungent gas is that it’s a silent and unnoticeable killer. That’s a no-no if you care about your family. If you have even a slight doubt that your boiler is faulty, don’t hesitate to call your local Plumbing Heroes. We are on call 24/7, 365 days a year.

We know that begrudging story of a clogged toilet all too well. You try to flush your toilet, and it gives you that faint gurgling sound instead of a roaring whoosh of waste going down the drain. To add insult to injury, the water (alongside the waste) starts to rise slowly and then comes the overflow, causing revolting mess all over your bathroom floor.
What a nightmare. What would you do? If you are planning to fix the clogged toilet on your own, here are a step-by-step guide that might come in handy:
First Things First: Do You Have a Plunger?
Ensure that you’ve a plunger at the ready. If not, trying to unclog your toilet will prove to be a daunting and messy task. If anything, it’s a losing battle that’ll not end well for you.
Remove Excess Water
The first step is to wipe any excess water around the toilet and on the bathroom floors. This way, you’ll keep water damage to a minimum, and avoid staining of the carpets and floorboards.

Now the Dirty Work
Remove as much water/waste as possible from the toilet bowl using a cup or a small bucket. Of course, you must wear a pair of high-quality rubber gloves for this task.
The Plunging
Still wearing your gloves, put the plunger over the toilet hole and start pushing down and pulling up gently. You can also pour a cup of baking soda and a cup of vinegar into your toilet. Continue plunging until the blockage clears.
Is It Unclogged Yet?
If the clog has been cleared, the toilet will flush normally, and the wastewater will go down the drain. And that’s it – the toilet is unclogged!
Get Help
If you have tried with no luck, it might be time to call a professional plumber in your area. If you live in Gloucestershire, you can visit our site Plumbing Heroes.