Drayton Short Cycling / Incorrect Control Configuration

Thermostat or Wiser app shows heating on, but radiators are only lukewarm and boiler cycles rapidly.

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Possible Causes

Cycle rate set too high, Minimum on-time too short, Boiler anti-cycling conflicting with thermostat TPI, Oversized boiler for system

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Control setting changes are low risk; do not open mains devices without isolating power.

  • Adjust cycle rate: In the Drayton thermostat or Wiser app, set the cycle rate appropriate for your boiler type (e.g. 6 cycles/hour for gas boilers).
  • Increase minimum on-time: Set a longer minimum on-time to reduce very short firing periods.
  • Check boiler settings: Ensure boiler anti-cycling and flow temperature settings are compatible with TPI control. Consult the boiler manual.
  • Observe performance: After adjustments, monitor for longer, more stable heating cycles and improved radiator temperature.
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Repair Difficulty

Easy 2/5

Required Part

Thermostat Control Settings
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