Worcester Heatslave Combi boiler ignition problems

PUTWADE · 30 Jan 2004

My apologies for re-listing this (see earlier post) but I have an old combi boiler (Worcester Econaheat Heatslave) which has served me well for several years now. It provides both hotwater and central heating for my flat.

However, it seems to be struggling to start particularly on cold mornings. The power is getting through and the fan starting I think, but the sound of the automatic ignition cannot be heard for awhile, this morning it took 30mins. Whenever I remove the front cover to look through the glass window for flames, it has an uncanny habit of igniting! Perhaps something to do with the vibration helps it along?

Any help much appreciated.

GW

ollski · 30 Jan 2004

The fan is probably not getting up to speed until it warms up, so failing to flick the air pressure switch.

PUTWADE · 30 Jan 2004

hmmm....is it worth getting a service to repair this or with the age of this boiler is it a question getting a new one? I could attempt a repair myself if it was not too difficult but maybe not worth the effort?

Thanks for your respose ollski.

ollski · 30 Jan 2004

Is it natural gas or oil?.....Replacement fan is pretty reasonable but an engineer will measure the resistance to see if that is the fault, I mean that is where I would start looking but dont mean it is definitely at fault.
If the boiler is in good nick, well serviced etc, why replace it?

PUTWADE · 30 Jan 2004

It is natural gas. The boiler was serviced about 2 years ago and the engineer (from Scottish Gas) said it was in perfect working order. It has for awhile taken time (say 5-10mins) to ignite but only recently has it gone to the extreme of 30mins +.

ollski · 30 Jan 2004

I'd be pretty confident of a failing fan, but as I say possibly the air pressure switch. Because of the safety aspect of the case seal though and the boilers age get the job done by a corgi eng.

PUTWADE · 30 Jan 2004

Great, many thanks for the advice...I'll take it!

ChrisR · 31 Jan 2004

Anywhere near N. Glasgow? If so then try Rannoch Services.

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