Heatrae Sadia Indirect Coil / Primary Circuit Fault

Heatrae Sadia indirect unvented cylinder does not heat from the boiler, but immersion works.

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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

Airlock in primary coil, Closed motorised valve, Failed primary circulation pump, Blocked coil

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Boiler and cylinder primary circuits can be hot and pressurised. Allow to cool and depressurise where necessary.

Steps to restore indirect heating:

  • 1. Check boiler and controls: Ensure the boiler is operating and that the cylinder call-for-heat (via programmer and thermostat) is active.
  • 2. Verify motorised valve: Check that the motorised valve feeding the cylinder coil opens when there is a demand. Replace if stuck or failed.
  • 3. Check primary pump: Confirm the circulation pump runs when the cylinder is calling for heat. Replace or free if seized.
  • 4. Bleed air: Bleed any air vents on the primary circuit and at high points to remove airlocks.
  • 5. Coil blockage: If flow and pump are good but coil remains cold, the coil may be blocked with sludge or scale and may require powerflushing or cylinder replacement.
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Repair Difficulty

Hard 4/5

Required Part

Primary Coil / Motorised Valve / Primary Pump
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