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Immergas Primary Overheat / Safety Thermostat Tripped

Boiler shows error 20, will not operate, often after overheating or dry firing.

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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

Blocked primary heat exchanger, Failed or seized circulation pump, Air in system, Faulty overheat thermostat or NTC sensor

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety: Allow the boiler to cool completely before attempting any reset. Do not bypass safety devices.

  • Check system pressure and air: Ensure the system is correctly pressurised and bleed all radiators and the boiler's automatic air vent to remove trapped air.
  • Reset overheat thermostat: Some Immergas models have a manual reset overheat stat on the primary heat exchanger. With power off and boiler cool, press the reset button if present.
  • Check pump operation: Confirm that the circulation pump runs during a heat demand. If it is not running or is noisy and hot, it may be seized or air-locked. Vent the pump and replace if necessary.
  • Inspect primary heat exchanger: If overheating recurs, the primary heat exchanger may be scaled or sludged. A professional chemical clean or replacement may be required.
  • Check NTC sensor: Test the primary flow NTC sensor resistance against Immergas values. Replace if readings are out of range or intermittent.
  • Final test: After resolving the cause, reset the boiler and run it at full load while monitoring temperature rise to ensure no further overheat trips.
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Repair Difficulty

Hard 4/5

Required Part

Primary Overheat Thermostat
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