Same problem 2 years later

[richjamesw]

Hi, my boiler has just packed up (Glowworm Fuelsaver 2 50b), i noticed the pilot light went out earlier today and tried re-ignighting the usual way as indicated on the inside of the cover. This hasn't worked obviously!!, so was wondering what it could be?
2 years ago i had the same problem, the guy came to fix it, firstly replacing the thermocoupler, which didnt work then replacing the gas valve, the boiler worked this time (£300 lighter).
Im concerned now that if these mechanical parts have only been replaced 2 years ago im not expecting these to need replacing at least for another few years, but it maybe the heat exchanger now, which i know is a costly to do. Does anyone know anything i can do myself that may get this going again in time for chirstmas - as i full well getting a gas engineer now pre christmas is nigh on impossible.
thanks

 

[spraggo]

2 years ago i had the same problem, the guy came to fix it, firstly replacing the thermocoupler, which didnt work then replacing the gas valve, the boiler worked this time (£300 lighter).
thanks

Has it been serviced since

 

[richjamesw]

it hasnt been serviced since but it was moved 12 months ago and inhibitir was added at the time.

 

[muggles]

Adding inhibitor does not constitute a service, nor does moving it, you should get your boiler serviced annually

 

[bengasman]

Boiler not working at all does not mean it is the same fault. Bit hard to tell what it is from a distance if just suddenly konked out.