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COMMON BOILER PROBLEMS
AND FIXES
 Simple fix
 A boiler repair technician may be able fix the problem depending on the severity of the
damage done to the boiler. A temporary fix would be to locate the leak and use a cement or
tape-like solution to cover the damaged area. Depending on the amount of damage done,
the boiler may have to be replaced.
 Boiler making gurgling sounds
 The boiler making gurgling sounds is a result of water pressure or something blocking the
valve. Sometimes air is blocking the valve. The boiler may struggle to start, and certain parts
of the house might not be getting heat. These are all signs that something is wrong with the
boiler.
 Simple fix
 Take the steps to cool the pipes around the boiler that might have frozen over using a
heated rag. If the boiler has a reset option it might defrost the frozen pipes for you.