I went to turn the heating on last night and it tripped a fuse. Replaced fuse and the same thing happened. Wondering if this could be the thermostat,cos heating is permanently switched on to constant on the timer and I just use the thermostat in the hall to activate it. Or could it be the timer itself? How hard/easy is it to replace the thermostat or timer? And if I can't do it am I better getting a plumber or an electrician out? It's a gas boiler if that makes any difference.
2006-11-28 18:44:40 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
If the fuse tripped, then it is an electrical fault for sure, so no need for a plumber.
My best guess would be the pump as this takes the most current. If the pump is seized or the bearings worn, then it would draw too much power and trip the fuse.
If it was just the thermostat, then the system would work, but it would mean that you could not vary the temperature setting, but would not trip the fuse.
Sorry - it looks like you need a good central heating engineer of the electrical sort to take a look at your pump.
Good luck. I bet they charge a bloody fortune at this time of the year too. :-(
2006-11-28 19:16:27 · answer #1 · answered by superman in disguise 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unlikely to be the thermostat, possibly pump or boiler. Not the sort of thing you can guess, it has to be tested methodically. Turn stat down, reset breaker then turn stat up again, do the same with timer and boiler isolator, you might narrow it down that way. Siezed pump is the best guess if it's not been used for a while.
2006-11-29 03:28:38 · answer #2 · answered by jayktee96 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You obviously have an electrical fault and its most likely to be the pump. If you have a handyman friend its possible he/she can check to see if the pump is free. Switch off power to boiler, take the cover off and on the pump body is an access nut ( put rag underneath in case of water) which you can remove and get access to the pump shaft and by spinning it with a screw driver you can check to see if its free, It may have picked up a piece of debris or failed electrically. UK ? may be best to go to BG website for call out as its a guaranteed repair ( not fix - no pay arrangement) good luck
2006-11-29 04:24:38 · answer #3 · answered by Daddybear 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The most common problem is the heating pump, it is unusual for it to trip the fuse though. You are going to have to fork out a it of cash for a heating engineer to check it out. Make sure they are Corgi registered, that way you would know they work on boilers for a living.
2006-11-29 03:27:51 · answer #4 · answered by Glenn M 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I doubt very much if it has any thing at all to do with the t-stat or timer. A fuse will "blow" because of a short,blower fan bad,or some part worn out causing it to short out, You need to call a service man out to troubleshoot/repair this problem. Call a pro -- it"s the safe thing to do -- since looking at your question indicates a low level of expertise on your part. Be safe -- not sorry. Have a nice day.
2006-11-29 03:31:57 · answer #5 · answered by Spock 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would leaave it to someone qualified to be honest. It could be the thermostat then again it may be somthing else.
you need to sort it before it gets too cold :-)
2006-11-29 02:57:43 · answer #6 · answered by yahooisawastofspaceremoveme 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋