Bradford White No Power to Boiler

Boiler will not start at all; no lights or display, completely dead.

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Safety Warning

This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.

If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.

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Possible Causes

Tripped circuit breaker, Blown internal fuse on control, Faulty service switch, Loose power wiring at junction box

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Before touching wiring, turn off power at the main breaker panel.

  • Step 1 – Check breaker: Locate the boiler’s dedicated circuit breaker and ensure it is in the ON position. Reset if tripped. If it trips again immediately, stop and call a technician.
  • Step 2 – Inspect service switch: Many boilers have a wall-mounted service switch nearby. Confirm it is ON and not defective. Replace if the switch feels loose or fails continuity testing.
  • Step 3 – Verify line voltage at boiler: Remove the electrical junction box cover on the boiler and check for 120V (or 240V, as applicable) at the incoming wires using a multimeter. Only do this if you are trained to work on live circuits.
  • Step 4 – Check internal fuse: With power OFF, inspect the control board for a small replaceable fuse. Replace only with the same type and rating. If it blows again, there is an internal fault that needs professional diagnosis.
  • Step 5 – Inspect wiring connections: Tighten any loose wire nuts or terminal screws in the boiler’s power compartment.

Warning: If you are not comfortable working with live electrical circuits, contact a licensed electrician or boiler technician.

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Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5
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