my potterton profile boiler

[JanBly]

Help !!! How can I fix my central heating system from switching on the heating when I only have the water timer switch on! The heating is coming on even tho the room thermostat is set to zero and the control panel is 'off' for central heatiing. Only started happening this season. ps. Thanks everyone . I am new to this so fingers crossed I can find it again . x

 

[Armo74]

Faulty valve.

 

[JanBly]

Faulty valve.

Armo74, thank you so much for replying. Is there just one valve or are there several and what does it look like? also, is it possible for me to replace it? (I'm a hands-on female who will do anything to save some money - hate being ripped off). Thank you again.

 

[Armo74]

Need more info about your system

 

[JanBly]

Need more info about your system

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em......not sure what to tell you!. There is a silver box with 'man' and 'auto' sliding switch. The heating works ok, the water gets hot ok, all has been working fine (didn't have heating on since last winter). last week was the first time I put heating on and it worked fine. I haven't needed heat since so switched heating to off leaving water on timer, but rads are now getting warm. please ask if u want more info and I will try to find it. thanks

 

[Armo74]

The valve is probably stuck in mid-position. You will need to remove the silver box to check if the valve is stuck. But not recommended if you don't feel confident in doing it.

 

[JanBly]

The valve is probably stuck in mid-position. You will need to remove the silver box to check if the valve is stuck. But not recommended if you don't feel confident in doing it.

Armo74, your advice is much appreciated. I'll phone a plumber Monday but at least I have knowledge of what is wrong so they can't 'con' me. thanks again for your time/help.

 

[Armo74]

We are not all like that

 

[JanBly]

We are not all like that

ha. I know...........if you live near to East London you would certainly get the job. Having spoken to you I will try to be less suspicious in future even tho I have been conned before - more so with my car I admit

 

[Agile]

Whilst some boiler repairs are somewhat over charged I come across very few dishonest repairers these days.

Tony