Crown No Circulation / Hydronic Flow Failure

Boiler runs but radiators or baseboards stay cold; no heat delivered to the home

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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

Failed system circulator pump, Closed zone valves, Air locked piping, Stuck check valve in Crown manifold

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety: Allow the system to cool before touching piping.

  • Check thermostat call: Ensure thermostats are set above room temperature and calling for heat.
  • Verify circulator operation: Feel the circulator pump(s) on the supply/return piping. They should vibrate slightly and get warm. If cold and silent, check power to the pump and its relay.
  • Inspect zone valves: Confirm manual levers on zone valves (if present) are not stuck in the closed position. Manually open one zone to test.
  • Bleed air: Use air vents on the Crown boiler and at high points in the system to remove trapped air that can block flow.
  • Check isolation valves: Make sure any service valves near the boiler are fully open.
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Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

System Circulator Pump
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