Why is my Potterton central heating boiler not firing?

Potterton Profile Boiler Not Firing!!?? Discussion in ‘ Plumbing and Central Heating ‘ started by giraffe, 18 May 2004 . Can anybody help me get the pilot light back on and my boiler firing again. The boilers I have had in the past have had manual switches and buttons to hold in to relight a pilot light.

Why does my Potterton boiler make a whirring sound?

When you switch on your Potterton boiler, you might well notice a small whirring sound as it fires up. This is the fan and your boiler needs to know that the fan is operating before it can switch other components on.

What should I do if my Potterton boiler is leaking?

This is sometimes a minor job that you can do yourself by tightening a joint or using a DIY sealant. If the issue is with a soldered joint, it is usually a relatively minor issue to fix it. Once you have identified and fixed the leak, you will then be able to repressurise the system and it should now work as normal.

What are the problems with a Potterton diplomat boiler?

Potterton Diplomat HE Boiler Troubleshooting 1 Air in gas line. 2 Faulty gas control valve. 3 No spark at electrode tip. 4 Blocked pilot injector.

What to do if your Potterton boiler is not firing?

if you look under the boiler there is a hole about the size of a ten pence piece. if you put your finger inside it there is a reset button which may bring your boiler back on. beware though as this is an over heat thermostat so something has made this trip. check the pump is circulating and check that the header tank is full of water.

Why is the pilot light not working on my Potterton boiler?

The boilers I have had in the past have had manual switches and buttons to hold in to relight a pilot light. My Potterton Profile doesn’t seem to have any of these things and it all looks automatic with wiring leading from a circuit board to the spark.

Potterton Diplomat HE Boiler Troubleshooting 1 Air in gas line. 2 Faulty gas control valve. 3 No spark at electrode tip. 4 Blocked pilot injector.

What to do if your boiler keeps switching off?

If your boiler is experiencing low water pressure, thermostat issues, a lack of water flow due to a closed valve, then your boiler may keep switching off. If you can’t put your finger on the issue, it’s a good idea to call out a Gas Safe registered engineer.