Alpha Control Signal Failure

Boiler does not respond to room thermostat; heating stays off even when thermostat is calling for heat.

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Possible Causes

Flat batteries in wireless thermostat, Faulty room thermostat, Broken control wiring, Faulty PCB input

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety: Isolate power before working on control wiring.

  • Check thermostat: Replace batteries in wireless thermostats and ensure the set temperature is above room temperature.
  • Check programmer: Confirm heating schedules are active and that the programmer is not set to OFF or HOLIDAY mode.
  • Boiler demand light: On many Alpha boilers, a demand indicator shows when there is a call for heat. If this is off despite thermostat calling, the issue is likely external to the boiler.
  • Wiring test (qualified person): At the boiler terminal block, link the room thermostat terminals to simulate a call for heat. If the boiler starts, the external controls or wiring are faulty.
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Repair Difficulty

Easy 2/5

Required Part

Room Thermostat
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