Help/advice wanted Ideal Elan 2 (very noisy high pitched whistle)

[Rod Lyne]

Hello folks, I am new to the forum and would just like to say any help would be greatly appreciated.
My mother is a pensioner who lives on her own since my dad passed away. She rang me up asking what she should do about her boiler as it is making a hell of a noise.
A new replacement boiler is not an option (she just hasn't got the money)
It's an Ideal Elan 2 with Honeywell control panel.
She had a plumber out a couple of months ago who replaced the wiring to the wall mounted control unit and replaced a valve that he sheared in the process (this cost her £300)
Now it has developed a new problem.
Every time it cuts in the gas burner stays on full power and there is a high pitched whistling throughout the house emanating from the boiler (the high low settings on the boiler don't seem to make any difference to this at all)
Fortunately it is quite warm at the moment and she can live with the gas fire only, but this wont be the case for long.
The boiler is set up to provide central heating and to assist an immersion type hot water system.
Both heating and water still work it's the noise that's the problem and the fact that the boiler stays on full when it's lit.
She is using the electric immersion heater on its own at present and that appears to be fine.
Does anybody have any idea as to what may be causing the problem and more to the point can it be repaired reasonably cheaply ??, Is it dangerous ?
Any help would be greatly appreciated and then at least I may be able to source some parts.

Thanks in advance

Rod

 

[SimonG]

You need a good gsr engineer. Other than telling you that, that's as far as it goes. Ask about for a recommendation or post in the 'I'm looking for a plumber' section on here.

 

[mutley racers]

Hi sorry to hear about the problems you are having. For reasons of safety we cannot and will not give out advice relating to gas work to the public. The best thing to do is get a gas safe registered engineer in. Or even put your location on here and someone close by could possibly help

 

[mutley racers]

You need a good gsr engineer. Other than telling you that, that's as far as it goes. Ask about for a recommendation or post in the 'I'm looking for a plumber' section on here.

I knew I was being too slow

 

[tamz]

A new replacement boiler is not an option (she just hasn't got the money)

She may get a new one for free.

Have a read of this, Green Deal and Energy Company Obligation (ECO) - Grants and savings - Energy Saving Trust

The ECO (Energy Company Obligation) bit and maybe give them a ring for advice and see if she qualifies.

 

[Rod Lyne]

Hi folks, Thanks for the replies.
I don't think the problem relates to leaking gas or anything in that respect, it's as it the water may be getting too hot perhaps something like that

Again thanks for the replies though

My mum lives in Hornses HU18 by the way

 

[Rod Lyne]

Thanks Tamz, I'm having a look now

Rod

 

[SimonG]

Hi folks, Thanks for the replies.
I don't think the problem relates to leaking gas or anything in that respect, it's as it the water may be getting too hot perhaps something like that

Again thanks for the replies though

My mum lives in Hornses HU18 by the way

Is that Hornsea, Rod? I used to live in Bridlington just up the road. I think Tamz has given you the best route if your mam qualifies. I think we have a message on the phone nearly everyday saying we hav'nt applied for our 'free' boiler.

 

[Rod Lyne]

Yes it is Hornsea (my typo) just getting in touch with ECO now

Wish me luck folks :-{ )>

 

[Rod Lyne]

Has anybody heard of CHARIS in relation to boiler assistance

Rod