Flue Temperature High
Weil-McLain Excessive Flue Gas Temperature

Boiler shuts down with 'Flue Temp High', 'Stack Temp', or similar; may reset after cooling.

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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

Scaled or fouled heat exchanger, incorrect firing rate, inadequate water flow, failed flue temperature sensor

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Allow the boiler and vent to cool before touching flue components.

  • 1. Check system flow: Verify all zone valves and isolation valves are open and circulators are running. Low water flow can cause high flue temperatures.
  • 2. Inspect heat exchanger (visually): Look through inspection ports for heavy soot or scale buildup on the heat exchanger surfaces. This requires professional cleaning.
  • 3. Verify venting: Ensure vent length and diameter match Weil-McLain specifications. Excessive restriction can raise flue temperature.
  • 4. Sensor check: Inspect the flue temperature sensor wiring for damage or loose connections.

Cleaning or descaling the heat exchanger and verifying combustion settings must be done by a trained technician.

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Repair Difficulty

Hard 4/5

Required Part

Flue Temperature Sensor
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