Intergas Unstable DHW Temperature Control

Hot water temperature fluctuates between hot and cold during use

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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

Partially blocked plate heat exchanger, Faulty DHW NTC sensor, Inadequate flow rate through boiler, Faulty DHW flow sensor

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Warning: Temperature swings can cause scalding. Be cautious when using taps or showers.

  • Check flow rate: Fully open the hot tap. Very low flow can cause instability. If your tap has a flow restrictor, try another outlet.
  • Avoid mixing at the tap initially: Test hot water with only the hot tap open to see if the boiler maintains a stable temperature.
  • Clean inlet filters: If accessible, clean any strainers on the cold inlet to the boiler after isolating water.
  • Engineer actions: The engineer will check the DHW NTC sensor, clean or replace the plate heat exchanger, and test the DHW flow sensor.
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Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

Plate Heat Exchanger
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