10 Your boiler has failed to light because it cannot detect a flame or is struggling to vent correctly.
Your boiler has failed to light because it cannot detect a flame or is struggling to vent correctly.
What to check first
- Check if other gas appliances in your home, like a cooker, are working.
- Ensure your gas meter has credit if you use a pre-payment meter.
- Check outside to ensure the flue pipe is not blocked by debris or ice.
- Reset the boiler by turning the selector switch to 'OFF/RESET' and then back to 'ON'.
Parts commonly replaced
- Ignition Electrode
- Gas Valve
- Printed Circuit Board (PCB)