boiler sounded like it blew up?

sounds like an ignition fault, possible damaged spark electrode, that would definitely cause a very loud bang.

Ian
October 2011

Here's another link if you are in USA:
http://www.grants.gov/?rnd=76225521186761600926901300798

fedup
October 2011

Switch It Off:
You didn't say if you were in UK or not, in rented home or your own,if money was a problem...........SO: hope this will be of help... PLEASE post a reply if this is no good and I will try to find the info you need as you must be stressed with baby on its way, etc: for quick money to fix it consider www.getpaydayuk.co.uk (Loans)
Contact Shelter for info on charities in your area to get you some help with either fixing it or loaning/giving you some plug in rads/gas fires/etc. Or Contact the roundtable or the lions club in your area for help with rads/plug in fires/etc.
TEL:0300 330 1234 hours 9-5.
This is ONLY good if you are in UK.
Shelter FREE Advice: 0808 800 4444
Look in your phone book or on the net you need to contact your local Government Dept Office/or Social Security Office who can help you further.
Who ever supplies your Gas contact them. For example British Gas have a government or social heating fund and you would qualify as you are pregnant. Social Services also have this fund - Phone and ask.

HEATING GRANTS:
www.gascare.com/grants.shtml PHONE 08000 193 194

www.homeserve.com TEL:0800 24 7999

www.help-link.co.uk Scroll down page for GRANTS:

Consider boiler scrapage scheme in your area - do a search.
Cheaper than British Gas and have grants for new heating:
www.citigas.co.uk

If you are Non UK:
www.oilheatcares.com
http://www.howtomendit.com/answers.php?id=428764

fedup
October 2011