Boiler Hot Water Heater Not Working

In the case of not enough hot water or hot water that is not hot enough it may be that you need to replace the heating element on your water heater.

Boiler hot water heater not working.

Oil fueled boilers and heating systems are popular in areas where there isn t ready access to natural gas. However if that is not the cause of the problem it s not difficult to troubleshoot your water heater to locate the issue. The water level is low. One sign of this is if you need to turn the central heating to maximum in order to get any hot water.

Over time water contaminants can build up and harden in the bottom of your water heater reducing its ability to produce ample hot water. They also allow the homeowner to use renewable fuels and some companies are even offering mixes of heating oil and biodiesel which produces less pollution than heating oil alone. All repairs and handywork should be conducted by a qualified gas safe registered engineer. The most obvious reason an electric heater doesn t work is that it s not receiving any power.

However please be aware that the following advice should only be used to help you identify the problem. First check the water heater s circuit breaker in the service panel to make sure it hasn t tripped. If you have eliminated any other causes listed above and you still have heating but no hot water or your boiler heating is not working but the water is then it is likely that you have a problem with the diverter valve. An absence of hot water generally occurs as a result of all the hot water in the tank being used up for example by running both the washing machine and dishwasher at the same time.

A water heater that produces no hot water may not be getting power or it may have a tripped limit switch or one or more failed heating elements. If your boiler is struggling to provide hot water despite appearing to be on and working there are some things you can check yourself at home. Reset the tripped circuit breaker or replace a blown fuse. The boiler doesn t have power.

The circuit breaker or fuse controlling the furnace may have tripped or blown. This is a special part of the system which allows your combi boiler to switch between hot water and heating. Maintain the water level in the boiler at half full the boiler s automatic filling system controlled by the pressure reducing valve should maintain the proper water level at 12 to 15 psi of pressure.