Baxi
External Control / Thermostat Fault
Boiler does not respond to room thermostat, heating will not come on even though hot water works
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Possible Causes
Faulty Baxi room thermostat or wireless receiver, Programmer/timer set incorrectly, Broken wiring between thermostat and boiler, Stuck motorised zone valve end switch
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety first: Isolate power before accessing any wiring or control backplates.
User checks:
- Check the programmer is set to ON or timed mode and not OFF or holiday.
- Turn the room thermostat up to maximum and listen for a click or indicator light.
- If wireless, replace the batteries in the thermostat and ensure the receiver has power.
- Check any zone valve manual levers (near the cylinder or manifold) are not stuck in the closed position.
Professional actions:
- An engineer or electrician can test the thermostat, wiring, and zone valve end switches, and replace faulty components.
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Repair Difficulty
Easy
2/5
Required Part
Room Thermostat
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