A combi boiler will last you around 10 years. If you service you old back boiler regularly, it will last you a lot longer.
Are Baxi back boilers any good?
Baxi boilers also have some incredible feedback on the platform. As of February, the brand has over 25,000 reviews on Trustpilot. The average rating of Baxi's reviews was 4.5 (almost as good as Worcester, but not quite!), a clear indicator of their products quality and the aftercare offered by their team.
Can you replace a Baxi back boiler?
There are still replacement parts available for Baxi back boilers, so if you're determined to keep hold of yours then this is likely your best avenue for exploration. In most cases, however, your best option is to replace your back boiler with a new system.16 Aug 2018
Why does my pilot light keep going out on my back boiler?
The cause for most pilot light issues is a thermocouple in need of replacing. A thermocouple is a small probe that extends into the pilot light's flame. It has a thin metal wire that runs back to the gas valve.4 Sept 2019
How do I reset my Baxi back boiler?
To reset the boiler, turn the selector switch to the R (Reset) position. Hold for at least 5 seconds and release. The fault code will be replaced with the boiler's current temperature. At this point on a neon indicator boiler model, the flame failure light will stop flashing and will be replaced with the burner light.
How do you reignite a back boiler?
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How do I get the flame back on my boiler?
Press and hold the reset switch for one minute and hold a flame to the pilot light at the same time. Ensure you only hold the switch down once the pilot light has ignited, to reduce the chances of any gas accumulating again. When you release the button, the flame should stay.
Why is my back boiler not heating the water?
Hi It sounds like it may be air locked on the pipe work going to the hot water cylinder, this can be because you have a leak somewhere on system and air is entering the system , ie maybe a radiator, also check to see if the feed and expansion tank has got water in as some times the ball cock can stick and over time the 9 Jan 2016
How long should a back boiler last?
They really were built to last, giving over 25 years of faithful service, compared to the 10-15 years of service you can expect from a decent combi. If you still have a back boiler then there's a good chance you have an insanely popular Baxi Bermuda back boiler, these back boilers dominated the market back in the day.
Are back boilers still available?
Back boilers are no longer being manufactured and are being replaced by modern units that are more efficient, compact and safer.11 Jan 2022
When were back boilers discontinued?
Back boilers were popular until the Building Regulations changed in 2005, when it became a requirement to install high efficiency condensing boilers. Although many have been replaced with wall-hung condensing boilers, there are still a large number of back boilers still installed in UK homes.