Noisy Boiler Flue

[OpenMic]

Hi folks,

I'm hoping you can help. There is a loud buzzing noise that can be heard from the boiler flue, whenever the combi boiler kicks in and is in use, and it particularly intrusive. Can anybody please advise what would be causing this? It can be heard from quite a distance away. Is it an easy fix, or could this be something more serious?

 

[Hairymelon]

Could be a faulty fan. Gas safe registered person required to investigate

 

[ianmcd]

Boiler make and model ?

 

[OpenMic]

I'm afraid I don't have the make and model number. It is my neighbours boiler that is making the noise. They unfortunately are pretty reluctant to address the issue.

 

[ianmcd]

well if they are reluctant to address the issue what information do you expect to get on a DIY site ????

 

[OpenMic]

well if they are reluctant to address the issue what information do you expect to get on a DIY site ????

Looking to see if it is a possible danger, or if the boiler could potentially fail. As my neighbour is elderly and doesn't have money to spare for any repairs, I would happily pay for any work to be done if they were in any potential danger or if the boiler were likely to stop working especially now that we are coming into colder months. I was just hoping to get some idea of what it could be. I hope that answers your question.

 

[ianmcd]

Looking to see if it is a possible danger, or if the boiler could potentially fail. As my neighbour is elderly and doesn't have money to spare for any repairs, I would happily pay for any work to be done if they were in any potential danger or if the boiler were likely to stop working especially now that we are coming into colder months. I was just hoping to get some idea of what it could be. I hope that answers your question.

Well fair play to you , but if we do not know what boiler they have how are we expected to advise you ? a bit like saying my car is making a clunking noise , what is it

 

[OpenMic]

Well fair play to you , but if we do not know what boiler they have how are we expected to advise you ? a bit like saying my car is making a clunking noise , what is it

I understand what you are saying. Sorry. I'm a total novice with this sort of stuff and didn't know if it was a general issue that would be universal. I'll see if I can get the details from them and report back.

 

[ianmcd]

there are two main types of boiler the older standard efficiency and the more modern condensing boilers, both burn in different ways and if a newer condensing boiler could be a combustion issue and needs attention by a qualified engineer sooner rather than later

 

[OpenMic]

From my understanding the boiler is only 2 years old.

 

[ianmcd]

Well it is a condensing boiler then and if only 2 years old will most likely be under warranty, tell your neighbour to call the manufacturer they will confirm if still under warranty and will repair free of charge if the boiler has been sericed when due, if it hasnt they will probably charge for a service and re-instate the warranty, not all manufacturers do but most do

 

[OpenMic]

Could be a faulty fan. Gas safe registered person required to investigate

Turns out it was indeed the fan, and it's now been replaced. Thanks very much for your input and help folks.