Your gas heating

You only need to do this if the boiler is displaying a fault code or if the reset button is flashing red.

What to do:

1. Press the reset button for 5 seconds (See pictures below of common boiler types to help you find the right button)
2.  Repeat the process 4 – 5 times
3.  If the problem persists, please contact us by phone and we’ll send someone out to take a look for you

Worcester Combi & System Reset Button (Press & hold button for 5 seconds).

Worcester Regular (Heat Only) boiler Reset Dial (Turn dial to the reset position for 5 seconds, then turn back to original position, blue light will stop flashing and go solid)

Ideal Combi boiler Reset Dial (Turn the Mode dial to the Restart position and hold for 5 Seconds, release the dial and return to original position, the boiler will go into its start-up process and display 0)

If your radiators aren’t working, there are a few things you can try:

• Turn on your heating and set it to the highest heat setting on the thermostat. Make sure the radiator valves are also at maximum (turned as far anti-clockwise as they will go).
• Check each radiator and see if they’re getting hot.
• If they’re getting hot at the bottom and not at the top, there is too much air trapped in the system and you need to bleed your radiator.  Bleeding the radiator releases the air and allows the hot water to fill the whole system and increase the heat it can radiate into the room.

Bleeding a radiator

• You will need a radiator key, available from most DIY shops.
• Turn off the heating system.
• You will need a cloth and bucket or bowl.

Step by step instructions

• The bleed valve is the smallest square nut at the top of the radiator.
• Place the key over the valve and have a cloth ready to catch any water.
• Gently turn the key anti-clockwise.  You will hear a hiss as the air is released.
• When the water starts to be released, turn the key back clockwise to shut off the valve.
• DO NOT unscrew the valve completely.
  

You've bled the radiators and there is still a problem

• Some radiators are getting hot and others aren’t, further investigation is required so please contact us.
• No radiators are getting hot they may be a problem with your main thermostat.
• Your radiators are all working but after about 15 minutes they’re still cold at the bottom, we’ll need to come and take a look so please get in touch.

If you’ve run out of credit, you’ll need to top up the meter and reset the boiler.

• Please go to your meter
• Ensure the Emergency Control Valve in the ON position  
  

• If you have a pre-payment meter, please press the A button and wait for the display to come on (this screen will tell you what credit you have available, if you’ve used your emergency credit and if the meter is on or off) 

• If you have no gas credit, please top it up, following the top up procedure instructions on the meter.
• Once gas credit has been restored, please go to your boiler and reset it.

Watch a video on topping up your pay as you go meter

If an issue persists, please contact us.

If your boiler or programmer are showing no display or lights, but you have power to other appliances it may be that a switch has been turned off, so following these steps should help:

• Go to the fused spur (this is usually either by the boiler or in the airing cupboard).

•  If they look like the pictures they’re ON. If not, please switch them down
•  If the fuse spurs are on but you still have no power, please go to your consumer unit (fuse board) and open the cover to see if any switches have tripped to the OFF position. Put them back to the ON position

• If the issue persists, please contact us.

Sometimes, the batteries on the thermostat fail, so you just need to replace them. You’ll know if the thermostats (all models) needs new batteries because the battery symbol will flash in the display.

Find out how to replace the batteries in your thermostat here. 

If you need to repressurise your boiler please follow these steps:

1. Underneath your boiler you’ll find a filling loop.

2. With the boiler turned off, start to repressurise the boiler until the needle reaches between 1 and 1.5 (Don’t worry if you go too high, you can take the pressure away with bleeding the radiators). 

If you bled the radiators, check the pressure gauge and see if it’s still between 1 and 1.5. If not, top it back up.

3. Turn the boiler back on.

4.  If there’s still a fault code displayed, press the reset button to clear any faults.

5. Turn on your heating and check to see if your radiators start to get warm after a couple of minutes.

6. If you find you keep having to top up the pressure regularly then let us know.

Below are some videos on re-pressurising you boiler:

Watch the video on how to repressurise your Worcester Bosch system using the new Keyless Filling Link​

Watch the video on how to repressurise a Worcester Bosch heating system with an External Filling Hose

Watch the video on how to repressurise an Ideal Boiler

Watch the video on how to repressurise a boiler with a flexible filling loop

Condensing boilers require a pipe to be fitted to carry away waste water that forms as a result of the normal condensing process. This is called the condensate pipe, it is normally plastic and runs from the boiler to a household drainage system or soakaway outside.

Watch a video on how to safely defrost your condensate pipe .

Watch a video on how to read your gas meter .

• Submit meter readings: If you don’t have a smart meter, ensure you submit your meter readings so you’re being charged for what you’re using, not an estimate. (Check you're also on the best tariff to meet your needs or consider changing supplier for a better deal.)
• Time your heating and hot water: If you can, use your timer and set the hot water and heating to come on when you need them, rather than being on all the time.
• Retain the heat: Move big items of furniture so they’re not blocking the radiators; use draught excluders in front of doors; and open your curtains during the day to let in the sunlight (and free heat!) and close them when the sun goes down. 
• Standby appliances: Unplug or turn off electronics at the wall when they’re not in use, because even in standby mode, they can consume energy. 
• Lighting: Switch to energy-efficient light bulbs and turn off lights when you leave a room.
• Shorter showers: Reduce water consumption and energy usage by taking shorter showers. 
• Don't overfill the kettle: Only boil the amount of water you need to save energy. 
• Washing and dishwashing: Try to use your washing machine/dishwasher only when you have enough to fill it, and use your washing machine on a cooler wash cycle.
• Make use of microwaves and air fryers: Around 3% of the home’s energy use comes from cooking - but using an air fryer or microwave can cost less than using a conventional oven to cook the same meal.
• Turn down your thermostat: Turn down your thermostat on your heating. Just a slight reduction in the thermostat can make a difference to your bill!
• Use a lid: When cooking, keep the lids on your saucepans.
• Storage heaters: If you have a storage heater, watch our video guide on using it effectively to save money.

Please note: we do not encourage you to turn off any extractor fans you have in your home to save on electricity. These fans do not use up much electricity and by turning them off, you may cause excess condensation, which can lead to damp and mould.