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Having a boiler break down on you can feel pretty dreadful. Especially given the fact they always seem to go wrong during a cold spell, being left without heating or hot water can be incredibly inconvenient, not to mention slightly dangerous.
If you’ve had a boiler go wrong on you, you’ll likely be wondering how long it’ll take to sort out. Unfortunately, it’s impossible to give a clear cut answer, but we’ll try to run through some of the variables to provide you with a more informed perspective overall.
It depends on the issue
First of all, it’s important to note that how long it takes to repair a boiler depends on what’s wrong with it. Different kinds of repairs will take different amounts of time to clear up, with small part changes taking a couple of minutes and boiler replacements taking hours to days.
If you’re unsure how long it’ll take to sort out a specific issue, you can always reach out to a boiler technician provider such as Able Plumbing Solutions, and ask them for more precise information based on your specific problem.
Different issues and their respective timelines
To help you see how long it might take to sort out your specific issue, we’ve gone through a few common problems and given an estimate on how long it will take to repair or sort the issue out.
Leaks
If you notice that your boiler is leaking, then you’ll need to make sure you call out a technician as soon as possible. Whether the leak is gas or water, the results in the long and short term can be catastrophic if not attended to. Leaks can take anywhere from a few minutes to a few hours to fix, depending on what needs fixing or replacing.
Changing the boiler
If the boiler is completely broken and needs to be replaced, then you’re in for a pretty big job. While a simple change of boilers with no complications will only take a few hours, there will often be other things that need doing as well. As a result, it could take up to a few days for the job to be completed.
Noises
If your boiler is making loud noise, it could be a sign of a more serious underlying issue. The good news is that if it just needs bleeding, it could be fixed in a few minutes. If, however, the system needs power flushing, the job could end up taking a couple of days.
Ultimately, it’s very difficult to say how long it will take to fix a boiler without knowing exactly what the issue is, and even what the model of the boiler is. To get a more precise answer, you’ll likely have to get a qualified boiler technician round to take a look at what’s wrong. They’ll be able to provide you with a better estimate, but even then, things can go wrong unexpectedly and end up taking a little more – or less – time than expected to finish.