Is your boiler causing your water to be too hot? Too cold? Too medium!? Two of those aren't a laughing matter and here's how you can solve boiler water temperature issues.
If your face has recently been melted off by water carrying the power of a thousand suns and you're reading this through squinted eyelids, freshly decorated with third degree burns, then you might want to turn the temperature down on your boiler.
However, it could be a fault requiring the attention of a heating engineer. Below are common causes of a combi boiler producing water that's too hot.
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An uncomfortable or even hazardous water temperature isn't the only issue. Over-heating water could also cause boiler kettling which will require professional attention.
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Combi boiler temperature setting advice:
Problem:
The temperature dials on the boiler unit are too high. There may be two - one for hot water and one for central heating.
Solution:
Reduce the temperature to between 40-50 degrees Celcius. If the problem persists, you'll need to call an expert.
Cost to fix:
£Free
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Problem:
Faulty thermostat.
Solution:
You'll need a qualified Gas Safe engineer to repair or replace the thermostat.
Cost to fix:
£100 → £200
Got an ageing Worcester Bosch boiler? It can be common for them to produce water that's too hot due to a number of issues. Fortunately, Worcester's usually come with long warranties, so it's worth checking if yours is still covered before paying for repair work.
Problem:
Flow rate. If the flow rate isn't suitable (too slow), it may be causing the flowing water to heat up more than it should.
Solution:
We'd recommend having a qualified heating engineer take a look at the boiler.
Repair cost:
£90 (+Callout fee!)
Note: Read our complete guide on the ideal room temperature to find out how to achieve maximum comfort.
Top tip: In the meantime, use the cold tap.
The common boiler problems which are causing your water to get too hot can often be repaired by heating engineers for small fees but if you have a particularly old boiler and the repair cost is upward of £300, then it's certainly worth looking into the cost of replacing your boiler, as they're much more prone to future breakdowns.
The savings on your energy bill might just mean it'll pay for itself. Paying for a new boiler entirely in cash can be a painful sting to the wallet but you can grab a quote for a fitting near you for pay monthly boilers.
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