If your boiler has suddenly stopped providing both hot water and heating, it can be stressful and inconvenient—especially during the colder months. The good news is that many common boiler problems have simple explanations, and some can even be resolved with a few quick checks.
At Gas Care Plus, we provide expert boiler repair services in Leicester, Oadby, Wigston, Loughborough, Hinckley, and surrounding areas. If you’re stuck without heating or hot water, call us today on 07704 141410 for a fast response.
First Checks You Can Try Yourself
Before calling out an engineer, it’s worth doing a few basic checks:
1. Power Supply
- Is the boiler switched on?
- Check the fuse spur and circuit breaker to make sure it’s receiving electricity.
2. Gas Supply
- Do you have credit on your gas meter (if prepay)?
- Is the gas valve open? Test by turning on your hob if you have one.
3. Water Pressure
- Look at the pressure gauge—on most combi boilers it should read between 1.0 and 1.5 bar.
- If it’s too low, your boiler may shut down until it’s topped up.
4. Pilot Light / Ignition
- Older boilers may have a pilot light that’s gone out.
- Newer boilers usually show a fault code if they fail to ignite.
5. Boiler Display / Error Codes
- Many boilers display error codes when something’s wrong. Make a note of the code—it can help identify the fault.
6. Thermostat and Timer
- Ensure the thermostat is set high enough and is calling for heat.
- Check your programmer or timer settings—they may be set to “off” or “holiday mode.”
Common Boiler Faults That Stop Heating and Hot Water
If the above checks don’t solve the issue, the problem is likely inside the boiler. Common causes include:
- Faulty Diverter Valve – Stops hot water being directed properly between taps and radiators.
- Ignition Failure – Caused by problems with the spark electrode, PCB, or gas valve.
- Frozen Condensate Pipe – A common issue in winter that prevents the boiler from running.
- Broken Pump – If the pump has failed, hot water can’t circulate.
- Safety Lockout – Sensors may shut down the boiler if there’s overheating or a pressure issue.
These issues usually require a Gas Safe registered engineer to fix safely.
Local Boiler Repairs in Leicester and Surrounding Areas
Don’t struggle without hot water or heating—let the professionals take care of it. At Gas Care Plus, we provide fast and reliable boiler repairs in Leicester, Oadby, Wigston, Loughborough, Hinckley, and nearby areas.
📞 Call us now on 07704 141410 for a fast response.
✅ Gas Safe registered engineers
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👉 If you’ve got no hot water and no heating, get in touch with Gas Care Plus Leicester today and we’ll have your boiler running smoothly again.
