Since my gas boiler went wrong (waiting for warmfront to replace), I have been making do with my electric immersion heater. Usually it supplies enough hot water for at least a bath and has been a life saver while i wait for my gas boiler to be replaced.

However, suddenly it isn't working anymore. It has a dedicated switched power supply and this switch has a light to show that it is on. The light is still on but the tanks and pipe are cold.

This is my only way of heating water now, short of boiling lots of kettles and any help would be appreciated!

Martin., July 2007

You may have a loose wire going into the tank or the element has totally gone

Pedro, July 2007

i would say the immersion element is faulty if it hasn't been used for years and you have started to use it. i would say it's broke up inside and needs replacing

hi-spec plumbing, July 2007