As header really.The boiler installation is an old New World stowaway back boiler. Age unknown but it was here when we moved in some years ago. Still works well and is serviced annually. 2008 the heat exchanger was somewhat clogged with soot. This had been cleared previously in 2007 when it was also somewhat clogged.Over the last month or so the boiler has seen good use and now does not appear to warm the house as it should.I suspect the heat exchanger may be clogged.AFAIK the flue has never been swept.The boiler may be past its use by date but any constructive comments would be much appreciated.Thanks,Phil.

It has been a particuarly cold January (coldest winter for 13 years I heard someone say on the radio just now), so the problem may not be with the boiler, but just that its colder outside.We had our subsidised cavity insulation installed back in December, it seems to keep the inside about a couple of degrees warmer (not a formal measure I know, but hopefully you know what I mean) than before.Our council are offering a 70% subsidy, worth taking advantage of.

Does the flue from a gas boiler need to be swept?

Jan 31, 2009 22 Replies

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Phil 17 years ago

Thank you, I will try to find someone that might investigate and make a reasoned report.

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Phil 17 years ago

Thank you,

this was my immediate inclination. I will find a pro to investigate.

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Bob Eager 17 years ago

I thought you said you used BG?

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