We don’t always appreciate how vital hot water is in our lives. If you happen to realize that you aren’t getting hot water at the taps in the morning, you’ll quickly realize how important we consider it. If the hot water you have isn’t boiling You’ll surely be looking to find out whether there’s something you can do to fix the issue on your own or if you’ll have to call experts to solve the issue. Find out more about what to do if you see your boiler working but no hot water and what you need to do if this occurs to you.
Verify Your Water Supply, Electric And Gas Supplies
No matter what kind of boiler you own The first thing you need to look at is whether the power supply is operating correctly. Verify that the water supply is running since it could be accidentally shut off and this is a simple fix you can fix yourself.
You can try resetting your boiler
If the boiler isn’t ready to heat water, restarting the boiler could assist. Some boilers come with reset buttons that you can operate by yourself (without needing to remove the casing of the boiler). If it does use a reset switch, you can try using it for resetting your boiler. This can resolve the issue.
Make Sure You Check The Thermostat
Modern boilers let users alter their radiator or hot water’s temperature quickly and effortlessly by using the use of a thermostat. Verify that it isn’t accidentally set to an unintentionally cold setting. Turn your thermostat high and see if the boiler is able to start up. If yes, the problem is solved.
Check The Timer and Clock.
If your boiler comes with an alarm clock or timer make sure that it’s correctly set to the right time. If there’s been a power failure or an electrician shut off the electricity during the course of working on your house or if the clocks were been changed recently and the clock is showing an incorrect time, and your boiler might not start when you’d like to.
What is the Diverter Valve?
If your heating system is functioning well, however your hot water isn’t flowing from your showers or taps or shower, it could be due to an issue with the diverter valve. This allows combi boilers effortlessly switch to heating up the water and heating radiators. This means that when the hot tap is turned on, the valve will be opened and allow hot water through the tap. If you’ve got a damaged or blocked diverter valve, your hot water might not function. Our heating specialists can fix this issue for you by giving us a phone call.
Is There an Airlock Inside The Pipes?
If you’re not receiving hot water from your taps , it could be due to an airlock in your pipes. You can fix this by connecting a hose to the cold tap in use and then connecting them to hot faucets. Switch on the hot tap until it’s fully opened. Then switch on the cold tap completely. The water mains pressure that is high is likely to remove the airlock and solve the issue. If not, contact our engineers team and we’ll be able to inspect the issue and, if required remove your system.
Are the Pipes frozen?
A common reason for the lack or hot shower is that the pipes may be frozen. The condensate pipe is located out of the house and, as such when it is cold it will become frozen and stop flowing. You can fix this by pouring boiling (not hot) water over the pipe.
Do You See Low Pressure in The Boiler?
A variety of heating issues, such as the absence in hot water could be due to low pressure in the boiler. Check the pressure gauge on your boiler. If it’s in the red zone or is below 1 bar of pressure, you may restore the pressure in your system. If this is a common issue, please give us an email. The issue may result from a malfunctioning component or leak within the system, but we will assist you in identifying and resolving the issue.
Is the Pilot In?
The most common reason for lack of hot water from your hot water tap could be because the pilot light has failed on the boiler. It’s necessary to light the gas which heats the water within the boiler. If the pilot light isn’t working then you must follow the directions of the model you purchased to ensure that you’re relighting the pilot light in a safe manner. If it’s not able to stay lit and the thermocouple isn’t working, it may be an issue. Call our engineers and we’ll check it for you.
Could There Be A Leak?
Leaks in your central heating system may result in the pressure dropping and, consequently an interruption in hot water. It is recommended to contact our team of experienced heating engineers a phone call to determine if the central heating unit may be losing water. We will determine the cause of any leak , and make repairs to fix the issue.
Finding Professional Assistance
If you’re not getting hot water, but your boiler appears functioning properly There are a variety of possible reasons this might be the cause. If you’ve done everything we’ve discussed here, but are not sure the reason for this issue call one of our Gas Safe heating engineers today.
As professionals in the field We can conduct all the necessary checks and tests in order to find the root cause and then provide you with valuable advice and recommend the best repair or replacement to resolve the issue you’re facing. We understand that it can be a hassle and a source of stress when you don’t have hot water, but your heating system is functioning, so give us an immediate call. We’re looking forward to working with you to bring hot water back to your home, so you can have warm showers again.
