Had the same thing - constant red light. I restarted the power to the boiler and while it was running through its checks ( coloured lights changing) I opened hot tap and left it run. Boiler fired up and has been ok since. Thanks for posting this, great help.
Just a comment to say thank you! We've been having different issues with our blimmin' Vokera boiler. And the landlord will neither help nor let us get someone in ourselves to take a look. So I've been scouring RUclips, Google, etc to see what I can safely try. And the tip about turning off the boiler, opening up the kitchen tap on hot, then booting up the boiler again is pure gold. We have hot running water and central heat again. Thank you! Fingers crossed it was just being temperamental and all we needed to do was figure out how to tickle it right. 😂🤞
You, my little ray of sunshine has just saved me £288. Boiler went red, we fitted some tarpaulin which had covered the exhaust vent, cut it away did what you said and bing, bang, bosh, boiler is working.
Thank you for your input my boiler wouldn’t work had red light tried your just hot water turned on hey presto red light went off and heating came on thank you so much top man 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
I did the same didnt work however turned the middle one all the way anticlockwise where the tap sign is- switched it off left if 2 min. Hot water started to work. Then turned it back clockwise facing 12oclock. Worked!
yes i just been to a client and had the same fault did the same thing and it worked had it on full heat and full hot water and it was ok,, turned it down on both again and left it at that,, think rads shut off does not help but it could be a faulty thermistor,,, will update when or if i have to fix it again,,
Having this same problem just now, how long do you run the tap after switching it back on? I can get it to go back to a green light, but it doesn't last long, and the water pressure isn't going up.
The position you see them in is where I turned then too. They were all the way to the right hand side. Turning them to the left turns them down. The dial on the left hand side if you turn it to the power icon leave it there for a couple seconds then turn it back to the middle. Then run the hot water that also works
I have had kettling when hot water tap turned on. I also noticed at the end of the video. You have the green light on but also the red led flashing. I have the same issue. Why is it flashing? Thanks for making the videos!
I cant see any red light at the end of the video sorry. I dont know for sure. I just assume red means bad lol. The reset trick works for me but only if I turn on my hot water tap like i said in the video. I usually get the red bell when I dont pay attention to the amount of money I have in my metre and it runs out (cutting the gas off) and when i turn it back on I need to do this trick. Hope that helps
Ah sorry about that. I have recently found out if you run the hot water but switch the boiler of using the dials. The. Back on again with the water running it works the same. Possibly this might help
I had the same problem and did a similar thing :switch to off/reset..then on then turn hot water on and it worked but tends to switch back off to red light after a day or 2.. Any ideas /feedbacks would be great
Wonder if you will reply..Nov 19.. just moved house and have this boiler. Want to leave heat on now its so cold but can't fathom dial on left..so many small dots left and right..would tel as C L comment gave no. but don't want to be talking to someone in Asia and holding on forever.
Frani Dance - it’s a British number. Switch the dial all the way to off for ten seconds (I had to click mine quite hard and thought it might break before being talked through it on the phone) Switch the dial back on and run the hot water till the boiler fires up. Keep your dials on quarter past in clock face time for winter and ten past for cooler weather and it should keep the pressure around 2. If the pressure is around 1.5 mins cuts out and it’s only new. Hope you fixed it already!
First make sure you have gas. For example if you pay by key make sure the metre has money in it. Second make sure your pressure is between 1.5 and 2. Third if this is all right reset the boiler and run the hot water tap as directed if this does not work then it may be a gas supply issue or an issue with the boiler itself you will need a professional to look at it
@@jasonglen87 thanks ,,but your video helped ,,just now started my boiler,,,am new to scotland,,sorry for not understanding,,,but boiler has started ,,thanks🙂🙂🙂
Had the same thing - constant red light. I restarted the power to the boiler and while it was running through its checks ( coloured lights changing) I opened hot tap and left it run. Boiler fired up and has been ok since. Thanks for posting this, great help.
No worries dude
Just a comment to say thank you! We've been having different issues with our blimmin' Vokera boiler. And the landlord will neither help nor let us get someone in ourselves to take a look. So I've been scouring RUclips, Google, etc to see what I can safely try. And the tip about turning off the boiler, opening up the kitchen tap on hot, then booting up the boiler again is pure gold. We have hot running water and central heat again. Thank you! Fingers crossed it was just being temperamental and all we needed to do was figure out how to tickle it right. 😂🤞
Glad it helped, took my a while to figure out the tap trick.
You, my little ray of sunshine has just saved me £288. Boiler went red, we fitted some tarpaulin which had covered the exhaust vent, cut it away did what you said and bing, bang, bosh, boiler is working.
Glad to have helped
Thank you, thank you, thank you! After a couple of 'resets' we now have hot water and heating again. One thing less to stress about :)
Thank you thank you thank you!!! Followed your instructions after waiting for helpline to answer, I have my boiler working again!!! BLESS YOU!!!❤️❤️❤️
Thanks so much for making and uploading this , minus 3 tonight in Yorkshire and this clip helped me revive the boiler boiler . Thanks very much mate
Thank you for your input my boiler wouldn’t work had red light tried your just hot water turned on hey presto red light went off and heating came on thank you so much top man 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Brilliant, thanks mate! Spent ages mucking about with this before finding your video. All sorted now. Cheers 👍
I did the same didnt work however turned the middle one all the way anticlockwise where the tap sign is- switched it off left if 2 min. Hot water started to work. Then turned it back clockwise facing 12oclock. Worked!
Thanks mate worked a treat - lifesaver on a cold Sunday morning.
Thanks mate . I did what you said and it worked .👍
yes i just been to a client and had the same fault did the same thing and it worked had it on full heat and full hot water and it was ok,, turned it down on both again and left it at that,,
think rads shut off does not help but it could be a faulty thermistor,,, will update when or if i have to fix it again,,
Thanks mate youre a legend !
Had same thing previous owner boiler. Cheapest boilers tbh. Temp fix helps. But in long run better to change it
I have hot water but no central heating what should i do? THANKS
Having this same problem just now, how long do you run the tap after switching it back on? I can get it to go back to a green light, but it doesn't last long, and the water pressure isn't going up.
I have another video about the pressure. And i run the hot water till it goes hot then switch it off.
Did you turn the mains power back on WHILST the hot tap was still running?
Yes. Also found out if you turn the dial to the off position then run the hot water tap. Then turn the dial back on again this works better
When you say 'turned it down", do you mean to the left or right? Thanks.
The position you see them in is where I turned then too. They were all the way to the right hand side. Turning them to the left turns them down. The dial on the left hand side if you turn it to the power icon leave it there for a couple seconds then turn it back to the middle. Then run the hot water that also works
I have had kettling when hot water tap turned on.
I also noticed at the end of the video. You have the green light on but also the red led flashing. I have the same issue. Why is it flashing?
Thanks for making the videos!
I cant see any red light at the end of the video sorry. I dont know for sure. I just assume red means bad lol. The reset trick works for me but only if I turn on my hot water tap like i said in the video. I usually get the red bell when I dont pay attention to the amount of money I have in my metre and it runs out (cutting the gas off) and when i turn it back on I need to do this trick. Hope that helps
Hi, if you look towards the end. I think to the left. You can see a reflection of the green light. Also the red led flashing. Quite shuttle.
@@danielphipps3655 ah on the Bluetooth reciever. Yea thats normal have never noticed that causing any problems
This video worked for me but the red light ends up coming back on after like 5 mins ish sadly
At what point do you turn the boiler back on mate? Do you wait for the water to run warm?
No you run the water then turn the boiler on. The water should then run hot within 5 mins
Legend Jason - Thankyou :)
my boiler is a little older than yours so it didn't help but i liked the video!!
Ah sorry about that. I have recently found out if you run the hot water but switch the boiler of using the dials. The. Back on again with the water running it works the same. Possibly this might help
@@jasonglen87 thank you! I've turned mine off them I'll follow your instructions! Let's see how it goes!
Have you had any issues with the boiler bubbling then switching off?
Mate am just having they problems the now keeps bubbling then going a red light ??
Your condensate pipe is backing up and needs cleaned
Thanks brother
What does red bell light mean?
I had the same problem and did a similar thing :switch to off/reset..then on then turn hot water on and it worked but tends to switch back off to red light after a day or 2.. Any ideas /feedbacks would be great
Is your pressure between 1.5 and 2?
@@jasonglen87 yes pressure is ok thanks.. I fear to set the timer on and off in case it stops
Yea they are a pain. Might be time to get someone to have a look at it
Wonder if you will reply..Nov 19.. just moved house and have this boiler. Want to leave heat on now its so cold but can't fathom dial on left..so many small dots left and right..would tel as C L comment gave no. but don't want to be talking to someone in Asia and holding on forever.
Frani Dance - it’s a British number. Switch the dial all the way to off for ten seconds (I had to click mine quite hard and thought it might break before being talked through it on the phone) Switch the dial back on and run the hot water till the boiler fires up. Keep your dials on quarter past in clock face time for winter and ten past for cooler weather and it should keep the pressure around 2. If the pressure is around 1.5 mins cuts out and it’s only new. Hope you fixed it already!
C L don’t know if mine is fixed permanently because I just did this, but thanks so much for posting the video and comment
Mine keeps showing the red bell no matter how many times I try, can I please get help
First make sure you have gas. For example if you pay by key make sure the metre has money in it. Second make sure your pressure is between 1.5 and 2. Third if this is all right reset the boiler and run the hot water tap as directed if this does not work then it may be a gas supply issue or an issue with the boiler itself you will need a professional to look at it
jasonglen87 ok thanks I’ll give it a try
Just got one of these fitted worst boilers ever it's making me move out of my home
Am.sorry ,,i cant understand the accent,,is it welsh
Scottish mate. And that's me trying to make my accent understandable lol
@@jasonglen87 thanks ,,but your video helped ,,just now started my boiler,,,am new to scotland,,sorry for not understanding,,,but boiler has started ,,thanks🙂🙂🙂
That's what happens when u buy cheap shit sorry but true should spend a bit more on something that is there to heat ur house
Rented property mate. Have to deal with whats in my budget we dont all have loads of cash to chuck around. Lanlord installed it I have to deal with it