Learn how you can do some DIY work if you have a boiler not working.
There could be several reasons as to why your boiler is not working. Some of these you can actually fix on your own. While they are pretty simple to do, you should not try the job if you are not confident that you can do it or if you feel you lack the knowledge or experience. If this is the case, it is best that you call an experienced gas safe registered engineer to do your boiler repair.
Boiler Not Working
Here are some simple tips if you have a boiler not working.
- Check the supply of gas, electrical and water to your boiler and make sure they are turned on.
- Make sure the thermostat and the clock timer are on.
- The pressure gauge must be set at around one bar.
- If your boiler has a permanent light, make sure it has not gone out.
- Try setting your heating to its maximum for a quick period to see if it would work.
- Check the clock programmers as they may need adjusting.
- If your power was cut or turned off recently, the heating clock programmer may have reset to the factory settings.
- Try resetting the boiler using the customer- operated reset button. If your boiler does not have one, try turning the electrical supply to your boiler off and then back on to reset.
- Check if you have frozen pipes. Your condensate pipes can freeze during very cold whether and you will need to thaw them.
If you have an open vented system boiler: Check of the ball valve float in the feed and expansion cistern gotten stuck. If it did, then the water system would have fallen to a certain point and the water cannot circulate. If it is easy and safe enough for you to get in and around your loft, check if the ball valve is stuck. You can move the ball float valve arm gently to free it. Remember not to force it.
If you have a sealed system boiler or a combination boiler: Check if the system pressure has dropped. This is usually caused by leaks and can cause the boiler to stop working properly. Make sure the pressure gauge is set at 1 bar. Read your user’s manual and see if you can re-pressurize the boiler on your own. However, if the panel needs tools to be removed, get an engineer to do it for you.
If you feel that you are not experienced or qualified enough to complete the job correctly, call RJ Gas and we’ll be happy to help if you have a boiler not working.
