Combi boiler setting access

Numb_fingers

I'm disabled. I'm having work done on my house to make the ground floor fully accessible for wheel chair access as I'm unable to use the stairs any more. The combi boiler is upstairs and I would of liked it moved downstairs so I can see if there's ever an issuse such as loss of presure  but I was told this is not possible.

Is there a way of having control of the boiler, seeing error messages, without being in front of it, I already have Hive to control the heat.

Eldi_Dos

Would a doorbell camera positioned to show the boiler controls be suitable.

FreeBear

Moving a boiler is (nearly) always possible. However, it is an expensive undertaking and may involve considerable disruption - Quite likely, the cost outweighs any benefit.

Depending on the age, make, and model of the boiler, there may be an "app" you can download to your phone/tablet - I have a shiny new Viessmann combi that I can control via their ViCare app. Wouldn't be surprised if other manufacturers also had similar applications.

The other alternative, again depending on boiler & model, is a home automation system that can monitor and control the boiler remotely - I run Home Assistant here, and with the aid of a small interface board, have full control over the boiler and can monitor things such as boiler pressure. But unless you are tech savvy, it may not be a suitable solution (setting the whole system up is a very steep learning curve).

Edit - BG do (did ?) a little gadget called Boiler IQ, part of the Hive ecosystem, to remotely monitor Worcester Bosch boilers - However, there is a monthly subscription fee, and the service is slated for discontinuation from August 2025.

ThisIsWeird

If the main concern is about a loss of pressure, I'd have thought it would be possible to install an additional filling loop and pressure gauge somewhere convenient downstairs, say in a kitchen or bathroom. All it needs is a mains water pipe within access to a radiator pipe - ideally, I understand, the CH 'return' side.

For other issues, Eldi's idea of a camera sounds good. A tiny WiFi camera is cheap, costs now't to run, and can be accessed when wished on your phone, tablet or PC.

tacpot12

I've set-up a Tapo C200 camera for my mum who can no longer bend down to read her gas meter. The infrared illumination on the camera works fine in the cellar, so she doesn't need a light down there for it to work. £22 from Argos. 

rob7475

Worcester Bosch offer an automatic filling loop on their boilers to top up pressure if it drops. TBH, pressure should rarely drop though if the system is running as it shouldt.

I have a new WB boiler with their easy control thermostat and I can check the boiler pressure from the app on my phone and set up heating schedules etc.