In short, my boiler will only provide hot water whilst the heating is on, the rest of the time it is either luke-warm or freezing cold.

The boiler is currently set to a winter setting, allowing for control of both the central heating and hot water. When the dial is turned for the heating the distinct sound of the boiler turning on can be heard (exactly the same as noise you get when the thermostat is adjusted) however, the same cannot be said for the hot water dial. Turning this dial to max does nothing for the boiler (no noise, no flame). Is this a common problem with these boilers and is it easy to fix? Am I on the right track assuming it is a problem with the hot water thermostat?

Thanks in advance

Chris, February 2006

mine is also doing the same, the boiler is about 12 years old, have had it serviced and they say it needs a new vale at £185 so getting a new boiler insted

steve, March 2006

Could be a diverter valve problem if you are wrong. I'm no expert on these but there are a few experts on diynot.com that may be able to help more

Slugbabydotcom, March 2006

Mine does exactly the same so I am searching for answers too.

John

John, February 2006