What does it mean when boiler flashes 6 green flashes?

5 green flashes, as above, can be fixed by the boiler self-resetting. This fault means there has been a parameter error on PSU/PCB. 6 green flashes is also a temporary error that is fixed by a self-reset however, the cause for the fault is unknown.

What does 3 red flashes on Baxi boiler mean?

3 red flashes, as discussed above, means your ignition is failing to light and that your boiler has self-reset 5 times and is still facing the same issue. Unfortunately, some Baxi boiler models can be prone to this fault and you may need to replace chamber seals if they have worn or degraded over time.

How can I tell if my boiler is a fault?

This is a common fault with Ideal Response combi boilers, and you can usually identify it when you hear the boiler sparking and attempting to light three times before going into boiler lockout. An orange light will also display. The Fix: This is a cylinderical burner with the ignition and flame sensor underneath.

How can I tell if my boiler is locked out?

In certain circumstances, your boiler may lock out. This is identified by the Red Lockout light constantly illuminated or flashing. To reset the boiler, simply press the reset button until the red light goes away. If your timer is calling for heat, the burner light will come on to indicate the boiler has fired up and is heating your system.

When do you Know Your boiler pressure is too high?

Check the needle reading on your ever trusty boiler pressure gauge – if it’s reading over 1.5 bar (when the boiler is switched off), your boiler pressure is too high. If you’re having pressure-related issues on an all too regular basis, it may be time to consider a replacement. You’ll need to drain some water from the system.

Why does my combi boiler cut out hot water?

I thought that this fluctuation was one of the disadvantages of Combi Boilers. The boiler holds a head of hot water when you open the tap or shower this hot water is pushed out by the cold mains pressure. The boiler will cut in when the cold mains has dropped the boiler temperature to its switch on point.

Why is my boiler hot when I Turn on the tap?

Eg – if your central heating was on, then your boiler innards and system water will already be hot. So, when you turn on a hot tap, you might immediately benefit from this initial hot flow for a few seconds – only for it to be followed by cold water whilst the DHW heating actually gets going.

Why does my boiler stop working in the winter?

If your boiler has stopped working in freezing wintry conditions this may be caused by a frozen condensate pipe. Please see our video on how to thaw a condensate pipe to resolve this issue. The water pressure and temperature will drop if you use more than one hot water tap at the same time. This depends on the type of boiler you have in your home.