Boiler repair - Ideal combi won't always ignite

moneysaverjodie

I have an Ideal combi boiler, which doesn't always ignite. The timers don't work either so when you set the boiler to come on, nothing happens.

If we switch on the boiler, sometimes the flame goes out, but you can still here the boiler 'working'.

I live in the Croydon area and was wondering if anyone could recommend a boiler repair person...? I was thinking about calling British Gas, until I read some of the posts on this forum!

Many thanks

Farway

Have you checked the pressure in the system?

If it is too low the boiler will not ignite

I do not have an Ideal but AFAIK most have a visible gauge to check pressure, maybe marked with a Green zone for OK?

Look in the instruction book if you have one, or try Googling for it

caveat_emptor

I live in Croydon and found that Corgimen are a very fickle bunch, say they'll come out but don't so I was glad to get hold of a Corgiman who did what he said he'd do. If you email me I'll give you his number.

moneysaverjodie

Many thanks for the help posted. I now have a contact - yay!

moneysaverjodie

Farway thanks for your message - the pressure has been checked and is ok.

caveat_emptor, many thanks for your recommendation. The guy you suggested was EXCELLENT. I called the phone no. and his very helpful wife booked an appointment in today (how quick is that?). He came over exactly on time and was very helpful in explaining what he thought the problem was. He certainly didn't pressure me into making a decision and his call out was FREE.

It may be that the air pressure switch needs changing, but if we decide to go ahead, we will certainly be going with him.

Such an honest man.

Are we allowed to mention his name on here?

moneysaverjodie

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dmg24

Please delete your last post moneysaverjodie, you can't advertise on here x

moneysaverjodie

He had given me permission. Apologies, I will delete his details. :-(

davidbee

Hello caveat_emptor,

re post no 3 can you email me the info as well please? Ariston combi boiler on the blink and need a reliable fitter to replace.

Thanks

davidbee

Thanks to caveat_emptor and moneysaverjodie for the recommendation. Engineer is reliable and efficient.

The house is now warm again.

crazyrae

Hello, it's been a while since this post started but if any of you who have the reliable croydon plumber's details are still around, could you send me the details?!
Thanks!