Help - Blocked central heating?

nobbin

Hi 👋

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

90's build with GFCH. Boiler replaced as part of refurb 6 years ago. Boiler used year round to heat water. No issues until recently turned on rads for heating and no heat at all in downstairs rads. Heating upstairs and water OK. Had Bord Gais tech look at boiler - all OK. Had a 'small job' plumber in and couldn't fix. Probably blockage he says and need system flushed. Contacted a power flushing company and said they don't want the job as can't guarantee they can fix it. Am stuck and don't know what to do next.

Thanks in advance for any assistance.

Wearb

"Had Bord Gais tech look at boiler - all OK"

Well obviously not all ok. You need a propper RGI out to diagnose the problem. It could be a motorized valve not working, or a circulating pump. When booking a tech, tell him on the phone what's wrong, because it seems that some of these guys won't even look beyond the boiler casing.

nobbin

Thanks - the Bord Gais guy was an RGI but told us we need a plumber. He said everything in the boiler itself was working ok. Paid €99 for that!

Wearb

That's why you need to tell them what you need when booking. Some plumbers are also RGI's. Now that your boiler checks out you might get away with a plumber who isn't RGI, but once again you need to explain what you need. Some don't like to do electrical troubleshooting....if that is what it turns out to be.