What to do if boiler stops working?

An interruption to the power supply can reset the boiler’s timer settings. This will mean that your boiler won’t turn on and off at the right times. Check the time on the boiler controls to see if it is correct. You may simply need to reprogramme your boiler controls with the correct date and time.

How do I reset my gas boiler?

Follow these simple instructions to reset your boiler:

Refer to your boiler manual.
Push the reset button for 10 seconds.
Wait 2 – 3 minutes, the boiler should fire up.
Repeat twice if the first attempt fails.
If the boiler still fails to fire up on the third attempt, double check the gas supply.

Why has my boiler suddenly stopped working?

There are a variety of reasons why your boiler may not be working; common examples include the boiler pressure being too low or too high, a power cut, gas supply issues, a faulty pilot light, a frozen condensate pipe, faulty internal components or a more complex issue.

Where is the fuse on my boiler?

If you don’t know where your fuse board is, you can look near the entrance of your property. They’re usually installed quite high up, like this one in the picture. If it’s not there, it’s usually in the cupboard under the stairs. Open the flap and look for a fuse pointing down in the off position.

Where is the reset button on the boiler?

Your boiler restart button, also referred to as ‘lock out’, is located on your boiler burner unit. Usually, the burner unit front door cover will need to be removed to gain access to the control box reset (when ‘tripped’ the button is normally illuminated).

Who to contact if boiler isnt working?

Turn the boiler off and call the emergency gas line on 0800 111 999. And if your pilot light persistently blows out, have a Gas Safe engineer take a look at it.

Why does a boiler need to be reset?

Usually, when modern boilers need resetting they will display a fault code or begin to flash a red or green light. These signals indicate that your boiler senses a problem, which is why it has stopped working and needs to be reset.

Why is my gas boiler not working properly?

What to do if your boiler is out of warranty?

If your boiler is old and out of warranty, it might be worth looking into a replacement. BOXT is a company that offers exceptional deals on Worcester Bosch boilers (they’re part owned by Bosch), so we’d suggest getting on-screen prices here. A gas engineer can test for gas pressure at all the important places on the gas run:

What should I do if my boiler wont ignite?

Your boiler has various fail safes integrated into it (such as an air pressure switch). Whenever the boiler sees a signal that’s unusual, it will lockout. We’ve created a boiler fault finding guide here, including guides relating to specific brands, boilers, and boiler parts.

What happens if you lose pressure on your boiler?

Boilers require pressure to be maintained within a certain range since it allows the hot water to circulate around your system. A loss of pressure will result in an inadequate amount of water running through your boiler that will, in turn, struggle to provide heat to your home – or enough hot water, obviously.

Why is the boiler thermostat not working?

Heat exposure is one of the most common causes of a boiler thermostat not working. If you really want to take full control of your boiler unit or heating system, you should use a thermostat.

Why is my boiler not turning on?

Boiler not turning on because your condensate pipe could be frozen. Condensation is a normal by-product of a boiler and is made when the gas is burned to create heat. This condensation is discharged automatically into a drain either inside or outside the house.

How do you fix a boiler?

Start by shutting off the power to the boiler and the automatic feed. Attach hoses to the return drain and the boiler drain, before opening them both. Allow the accumulated water to flow into a bucket or a drain. After all the water has drained, close the drain valves, refill the boiler and drain again,…

How do you troubleshoot a boiler?

Monitor the systems. Another good way to troubleshoot your boiler is to monitor its systems. These machines often come with a monitoring system to alert your technicians if there are any readings outside the normal range. You should consult with your industrial boiler supplier to determine if you can add a monitoring system if your equipment doesn’t have one.