Why does my Potterton boiler not firing up?

Like most boilers, fan faults like this on a Potterton can be narrowed down to: Loose or damaged wiring – the circuit board isn’t receiving the signal it needs. A faulty air pressure switch – the switch is sending the wrong signals to the boiler.

What does a flashing red light mean on a Potterton boiler?

If the Status LED is showing continuous or flashing Red the boiler will need resetting. will attempt to re-light. Warning: If the LED is flashing Red rapidly the control is in remote diagnostic mode. The boiler will not operate in this mode and will need to be reset again.

What does a green flashing light mean on a Potterton boiler?

The boiler starts its sequence: fan on, gas lights and burns for 5 seconds then boiler stops with a flashing green light which means the boiler thinks it is up to temperature.

Are Potterton boilers reliable?

Who Are Potterton? Potterton boilers are a UK company which have been in business since 1850. They’re known by homeowners and installers alike for reasonable prices, high performance, exceptional reliability and the use of top quality components and services.

What kind of fault does a Potterton profile boiler have?

Potterton Profile 50e boiler fan cycles on and off. This Potterton Profile boiler fan would cycle on and off repeatedly, every few seconds, but not go to ignition. This fault is a common fault both on Potterton Profile gas boilers and Potterton Prima F gas boilers (it doesn’t happen on Prima B and Prima C boilers which are significantly different).

How can I fix a problem with my Potterton boiler?

Problems of some models can be identified with the help of an error code and can be fixed with the help of information from the tables. In other models, the problem can be identified by visual inspection of the boiler.

What does fault code E09 mean on Potterton boiler?

The gas valve is an electronic component, controlled by the PCB. It controls the flow of gas into the burner, and these levels change when you decrease/increase demand for hot water or heating. When the E09 fault code is displayed, it means that the connection is weak, intermittent, or non-existent.

How can you tell if your boiler has a fault?

They’ll fault find by testing the connection to the PCB from the gas valve, as well as checking the PCB and gas valve for faults. In most cases, it’s wires and connections that are the culprits. However, on some occasions, parts like the PCB and/or gas valve will need to be replaced.