Wolf Overheating Electrical Component

Smell of burning or melted plastic from the boiler casing

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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

Loose electrical connection causing arcing, Overheated pump or fan motor, PCB component failure, Foreign object touching hot surfaces

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety: Immediately switch off power to the boiler at the isolator. Do not continue to operate the boiler.

  • Do not remove covers while hot: Allow the boiler to cool before any inspection.
  • Visual check (competent person): After cooling and with power isolated, remove the front cover and look for signs of burning, discoloured wiring, or melted plastic.
  • Do not attempt makeshift repairs: Burnt components must be replaced, not taped or patched.
  • Call a qualified technician: They will identify the failed component (pump, fan, PCB, wiring harness) and replace it, checking for underlying causes such as overcurrent or mechanical blockage.
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Repair Difficulty

Professional Required 5/5

Required Part

Wiring Harness / PCB
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