How Do I Turn on a British Gas Boiler?
Most new houses come with gas or similar central heating sources, upgraded from coal and other less environmentally friendly forms of heating. Gas boilers tend to be used to heat the water in radiators and the water used in faucets. Your property won't be warm at all, however, if the boiler is not switched on. To do so, you rarely have to interact with the boiler itself, instead making use of the more modern, simplified systems in place. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Locate the gas isolation valve. It is best to ensure that there is gas in the pipes first before attempting to switch on your boiler. In most new houses, the valve is located in a meter box on the outside of the house. For older houses, check in places such as under the stairs, in the garage or under the kitchen sink. The valve itself should have relevant lettering on it and possibly a yellow/red warning sticker.
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Turn the valve a quarter turn (if it is off) to allow gas to enter the pipes.
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Locate the boiler/heater control panel. It is usually found in the kitchen/hall area as a white plastic box jutting out from the wall. Some have a LCD screen on it, as well as accompanying buttons.
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Select what you want the boiler to do. In most cases, there are buttons depicting a small print of a radiator and another one depicting a faucet. Press the desired function and the boiler should switch on.
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Tips & Warnings
Ensure that your boiler is on one bar of pressure. Any less and the boiler will switch off automatically, any more and it could cause excess air in the radiators, leading to poor circulation.
If the pilot light on the boiler does not come on, check the pressure. If the problem persists, contact British Gas.
If at any time you smell gas, turn the valve off, open all of your windows and contact British Gas or the relevant provider.
