If your boiler suddenly stops heating your home or providing hot water, you’re not alone. At myboilerrepair.com, we often get calls from homeowners across Bradford, Leeds, and the Northwest with the same concern: “Why isn’t my boiler working?” This blog will help you understand the most common causes and how to fix them — or when to call the experts at myboilerrepair.com.
1. Thermostat Issues
If your thermostat is set too low, turned off, or not communicating with your boiler, your system may not turn on at all.
Solution: Check the thermostat settings. Replace batteries if needed, and ensure it’s set to a higher temperature than the current room temp.
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2. Low Boiler Pressure
Low pressure is one of the most common issues we deal with at myboilerrepair.com. A boiler under 1 bar of pressure often won’t function properly.
Solution: Top up the system using the filling loop. If pressure keeps dropping, it could be a leak. Let myboilerrepair.com investigate.
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3. Frozen Condensate Pipe
In colder months across Yorkshire and the Northwest, we frequently see frozen condensate pipes stopping boilers from firing up.
Solution: Pour warm water (not boiling) over the pipe to thaw it. If it keeps freezing, ask myboilerrepair.com to insulate it professionally.
4. Faulty Pilot Light or Ignition
If your boiler uses a pilot light, it may be extinguished. Modern boilers may have ignition errors or sensor faults.
Solution: Reset your boiler and check for error codes. If the issue persists, it’s time for a qualified myboilerrepair.com engineer.
5. Circulation Problems or Airlocks
Trapped air in your system can prevent hot water from circulating. You might notice some radiators are cold.
Solution: Bleed the radiators. If the problem continues, the pump or valves may be at fault. Book a visit from myboilerrepair.com for a same-day diagnosis.
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6. Boiler Age & Wear
If your boiler is over 10 years old, it may simply be reaching the end of its life.
Solution: Ask Mr Reactive for a full boiler health check. We also offer affordable, energy-efficient boiler replacements.
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Final Thoughts
When your boiler isn’t heating up, don’t panic. Many problems have quick fixes, but persistent issues should be handled by professionals.
Mr Reactive is here to help with reliable, fast, and affordable boiler repair services. Whether it’s an emergency or regular maintenance, we’re just a call or click away.
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