Boiler not firing up, any ideas?

jamoor · 9 Nov 2006 at 19:24

Our central heating boiler for some reason isn't firing up, the thermostat is set to max temp, the hot water and CH are both set to be on permanently,

Does anyone have any bright ideas on how to fix this?

norm · 9 Nov 2006 at 19:41

Call the gas board unless you know how to service a boiler. Could be any number of reasons why it's not working. Like any device it's going to fail eventually.

When ours has done this in the past switching off the control box at the mains for a minute or so then switching back on seemed to revive it.

ElRazur · 9 Nov 2006 at 19:44

jamoor said:
Does anyone have any bright ideas on how to fix this?

Trying to fix a boiler is like playing in a mine field. Please call those who know what they are doing and DONT listen to any advice on how to fix it from people here.

alexakasloth · 9 Nov 2006 at 19:48

You ran out of gas?

jamoor · 9 Nov 2006 at 19:50

$loth said:
You ran out of gas?

forgot to pay the gas bill

nah, switched the mains off and on and started working again.

Glaucus · 9 Nov 2006 at 20:00

usually there's a reset button, also theres an ignition light. Check that's on, could be your pilot light/ignition isn't work..

Edit - should read all posts before replying LOL

Cookie-Monster · 9 Nov 2006 at 20:06

the only two things i would try before calling a qualified gas engineer are the master reset switch and maybe manually cycling the pump.

but certainly wouldnt touch anythign else.

Barry Smalley · 9 Nov 2006 at 20:08

Firstly, check the pilot light. If thats not on, get it on.

Jez · 9 Nov 2006 at 20:17

Barry Smalley said:
Firstly, check the pilot light. If thats not on, get it on.

Probably a good idea to the read the thread

meghatronic · 9 Nov 2006 at 20:18

Pilot Light > Flint > Call gas board.

phykell · 9 Nov 2006 at 20:19

When did you last have it serviced? Even if you've managed to reset it, arrange a regular servicing schedule. This is something everyone should do by the way; all gas applicances should have an annual service, I suggest just before the cold weather sets in.

red11 · 9 Nov 2006 at 20:20

Am I the only one who came into this thread expecting dirty talk?

I can't be the only one......can I?

Barry Smalley · 9 Nov 2006 at 20:23

Jez said:
Probably a good idea to the read the thread

What? I am starting with the basics here. I've worked with boilers bigger than your house, so don't try and be sarky with me pal. Oh, btw - where is your contribution? :mad:

Jez · 9 Nov 2006 at 20:23

Barry Smalley said:
What? I am starting with the basics here. I've worked with boilers bigger than your house, so don't try and be sarky with me pal. Oh, btw - where is your contribution?

He's already fixed it! No need to throw your toys out the pram

ElRazur · 9 Nov 2006 at 20:25

Can a mod close this thread now then?

jamoor · 9 Nov 2006 at 20:30

Barry Smalley said:
What? I am starting with the basics here. I've worked with boilers bigger than your house, so don't try and be sarky with me pal. Oh, btw - where is your contribution?

take it easy, I fixed it already!