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[Complete-Heat 10]

Yep. Just looked through my fault codes.

 

New PCB is needed. new board has upgrade on flame sensing part.

 

Not cheap though......

[jl-heating 10]

love the logo andy , makes me want a bannana.

[FORE 12]

I've not seen many aristons but have just dearched that fault code and it says the main pcb is a very common fault, so much so they are like rocking horse manure. apparantely if you can get hold of 1 they are 230 + vat with no labour. again i can't remeber seeing one of these so can't comment how long it will take. I think my supplier may specialise in ariston parts if you require any more help please contact me.

 

Shi**** no chance of it being one of the thermostats then?

[ah1975 10]

What are my chances are getting someone to come & look at my boiler in this weather? we have no heating or hot water!!! Worcester Greenstar 28, no pressure at all, should be at 1.5 currently at zero, tried filling using this key etc, water then just pours out of the gage, the reset light is flashing but won't reset!

 

I'm cold & my 2 year old won't put any clothes on!!! Rang Worcester they can get someone out at the end of the week call out charge will be £210 plus parts & labour:(

[dan2802 53]

What are my chances are getting someone to come & look at my boiler in this weather? we have no heating or hot water!!! Worcester Greenstar 28, no pressure at all, should be at 1.5 currently at zero, tried filling using this key etc, water then just pours out of the gage, the reset light is flashing but won't reset!

 

I'm cold & my 2 year old won't put any clothes on!!! Rang Worcester they can get someone out at the end of the week call out charge will be £210 plus parts & labour:(

Post which area you are in, you NEED someone local in this weather.

MickyET is at Mosborough if thats any use, his number is 07592 418536.

[ah1975 10]

What are my chances are getting someone to come & look at my boiler in this weather? we have no heating or hot water!!! Worcester Greenstar 28, no pressure at all, should be at 1.5 currently at zero, tried filling using this key etc, water then just pours out of the gage, the reset light is flashing but won't reset!

 

I'm cold & my 2 year old won't put any clothes on!!! Rang Worcester they can get someone out at the end of the week call out charge will be £210 plus parts & labour:(

 

Snowy Sheffield 6 !!

[Micky ET 10]

Shi**** no chance of it being one of the thermostats then?

 

My Name is not god, so unfortunately I can only offer ADVICE From what you have told me or posted. Also can I just say I never actually asked for the job was just giving free advice from what you told me/posted.

So please don't slate people who give free advice because you are the type of person who expects everthing for nothing. I have many posts and people who are happy with work I've done. When I've actually been to the job !!!!!!.

Edited February 2, 2009 by Micky ET

[Micky ET 10]

What are my chances are getting someone to come & look at my boiler in this weather? we have no heating or hot water!!! Worcester Greenstar 28, no pressure at all, should be at 1.5 currently at zero, tried filling using this key etc, water then just pours out of the gage, the reset light is flashing but won't reset!

 

I'm cold & my 2 year old won't put any clothes on!!! Rang Worcester they can get someone out at the end of the week call out charge will be £210 plus parts & labour:(

 

I know this boiler quite well (fitted about 50 ) I can't get tommorow(due to weather) but can get wednesday so if you would like please call me.

[jl-heating 10]

i dont know why you bother micky, i gave up a long time ago m8.

 

just smile and say "i would rather poke my eyes out with straws than come to your house and repair your boiler for nothing. "

 

try heat call 200 + vat. have a nice day wont you. bye !

[FORE 12]

My Name is not god, so unfortunately I can only offer ADVICE From what you have told me or posted. Also can I just say I never actually asked for the job was just giving free advice from what you told me/posted.

So please don't slate people who give free advice because you are the type of person who expects everthing for nothing. I have many posts and people who are happy with work I've done. When I've actually been to the job !!!!!!.

 

Micky, don't understand why you are volleying me. I have been grateful for your advice. I like reading the entries you and similar collegues make. You all appear to give a good service.

 

My reference "Shi**** no chance of it being one of the thermostats then?" was not an attempt to 'slate' you whatsoever, merely a shock at the cost when the new boiler itself cost maybe £600 - ish, and is less than 3 years old. I was hoping the fault may be something cheaper to cure. Nothing unusual there.

 

I also understood from the start that you were kindly giving advice and never did ask for the job.

 

Your advice WAS correct and the cost in total was £250. I also explained (via PM) that a family member had got someone in to see to it, and could not 'elbow' him now. I would have been pleased to ask you in had this not been the case.

 

I hope this clears the incorrect impressions you may have.

[Micky ET 10]

Sorry If I took it the wrong way long day.

[Complete-Heat 10]

 

merely a shock at the cost when the new boiler itself cost maybe £600 - ish, and is less than 3 years old. I was hoping the fault may be something cheaper to cure. Nothing unusual there.

 

 

Your advice WAS correct and the cost in total was £250. I also explained (via PM) that a family member had got someone in to see to it, and could not 'elbow' him now. I would have been pleased to ask you in had this not been the case.

 

 

My advice is stay away from cheap, crappy boilers. Always a false economy. You are lucky that the pcb lasted nearly 3 years.

 

Some more free advice....You will be replacing it again in a year or so