Are Baxi back boilers illegal?

Back Boiler Legislation Back boilers which have been updated to new back boilers are still allowed, old back boiler usage is illegal. The gas fire with the old back boiler is still allowed to be used.

Why is my back boiler not firing up?

If the pilot light on your boiler has gone out, the cause is usually debris blocking the jet. Even a small spec of dirt can block it, cause the pilot light to go out, and then the boiler won’t re-ignite. These jets are cheap to replace, but they can usually be removed, cleaned and reinstalled to fix the problem.

How long does a Baxi Bermuda back boiler last?

A combi boiler will last you around 10 years. If you service you old back boiler regularly, it will last you a lot longer.

When did Baxi stop making back boilers?

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.

How much does it cost to service a Baxi back boiler?

If your Baxi boiler is running as it should, without any known problems, a standard service should typically cost around £100 including VAT. Not all companies charge the same price, though. You may find some to be slightly cheaper, with national companies costing up to £120.

Are back boilers expensive to run?

Back boilers are quite an archaic form of heating. They can be costly to run and maintain, they also tend to be a lot more inefficient than modern boiler models.

Why does my boiler keep firing up when heating is off?

An Oversized Boiler – If your boiler is too powerful for the demand your home puts on it, then you’ll likely notice it firing up and turning off frequently. The reason an equality between power and demand can cause boiler short cycling is because the boiler will produce more steam than it can condense.

How do you fix a boiler that won’t ignite?

If you still can’t light your boiler, there could be debris blocking the jet. Boiler pilot light jets are relatively cheap to replace but can also be removed, cleaned and re-installed. Your heating engineer will be able to advise you on the best course of action and replace the jet accordingly.

How much do Baxi charge for a service?

How much does an Baxi boiler service cost? If your Baxi boiler is running as it should, without any known problems, a standard service should typically cost around £100 including VAT. Not all companies charge the same price, though. You may find some to be slightly cheaper, with national companies costing up to £120.

How much should a boiler service cost?

A gas boiler annual servicing contract includes cover if your boiler breaks down. They are normally priced between £150 and £250. A one-off boiler service will cost you between £60 and £120 generally – local companies are usually cheaper than national companies.

How efficient are back boilers?

Energy efficient: typically, a back boiler provides only 78% energy efficiency which is below the government’s minimum requirement of 86%. Many modern boilers can achieve efficiency of 90% and more. Cheaper to run: the energy wasted by a back boiler is costing you money.

Why does my Worcester boiler keep firing up when heating is off?

Essentially, this means that the boiler installed in your home is more powerful than is needed to meet demand. And you’ll notice that the boiler fires up then turns off. A boiler that’s too powerful will produce more steam than it can condense which will cause short cycling.

What was the problem with the Baxi Bermuda 552 back boiler?

The customer had a Baxi Bermuda 552 back boiler which developed a loud roaring noise which happened whenever the main burner lit up. This roaring noise was very obviously different from the normal burner noise.

Is the Baxi boiler still available in the UK?

Gone are the days where the old, inefficient Bermuda back boilers and fires ruled the day, but despite this, the brand is still going strong, and now they are producing modern, high efficiency A-rated boilers you can rely on – with parts readily available in the UK.

What causes a Baxi back boiler to lock out?

Baxi Bermuda 552 pilot holds but gas valve locks out a few seconds after the main burner opens. Customer reported that the gas valve on this Bermuda 552 back boiler would lock out. Following the lighting instructions they could re-light the pilot which would stay alight until they turned up the boiler thermostat to make the main burner light.

When did the Bermuda back boiler come out?

The Bermuda back boiler was first introduced in 1966, although they were updated with many different and more fashionable fire fronts in the 30 years or so that followed. At the time of their introduction as an open-flued appliance, they were said to have revolutionised central heating systems.