Riello Short Cycling

Boiler cycles on and off rapidly without reaching set temperature

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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

Oversized boiler relative to system, Faulty temperature sensor or thermostat, Poor system water volume, Incorrect control settings

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety: Short cycling reduces efficiency and can damage components over time.

  • Check controls: Ensure room thermostat and TRVs are correctly set and not located too close to the boiler or heat sources.
  • System volume: If many radiators are turned off, open more to increase water volume and heat demand.
  • Sensor check: Have a technician verify NTC sensor readings and replace if they are out of specification.
  • Professional assessment: A heating engineer can adjust boiler parameters (if available) and assess whether system modifications (e.g., buffer tank) are needed.
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Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

Flow NTC Sensor
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