Please help!!!!
Since returning from holiday my hot water system has started to make very strange noises. The pump in the airing cupboard is now making a screeching sound when it is turned on. (I've now bought a new grunfos pump ready to replace it).
Now as the Glow worm fuel saver 55F starts up loud banging noises can be heard around the pipes and the house...after about 30 seconds the boiler makes a shudder and the pilot light goes out. This happens about three times and eventually the pump kicks in and no more banging sounds are heard. The same happens when the central heating is turned on.
Had a look in the loft whilst this process was taking place and noticed some water leaking into the header tank as the pump tried to kick in??
Although my DIY skills are fairly limited an idea of what could be wrong would be great before I call out a proffesional.
Many thanks in advance to all for your help.
PS:.. great web-site!!
Since returning from holiday my hot water system has started to make very strange noises. The pump in the airing cupboard is now making a screeching sound when it is turned on. (I've now bought a new grunfos pump ready to replace it).
Now as the Glow worm fuel saver 55F starts up loud banging noises can be heard around the pipes and the house...after about 30 seconds the boiler makes a shudder and the pilot light goes out. This happens about three times and eventually the pump kicks in and no more banging sounds are heard. The same happens when the central heating is turned on.
Had a look in the loft whilst this process was taking place and noticed some water leaking into the header tank as the pump tried to kick in??
Although my DIY skills are fairly limited an idea of what could be wrong would be great before I call out a proffesional.
Many thanks in advance to all for your help.
PS:.. great web-site!!