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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