Boiler reset in Exeter
Professional boiler reset services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£60
Typical Duration
15-20 mins
Location
Exeter, Devon
Boiler reset after fault or lockout. If it's a simple fix, I'll sort it. If it needs an engineer, I'll tell you that too.
The Flashing Red Light
Your boiler's showing a red light. Or an error code. Or it's just... not working. You've tried turning it off and on again. Nothing.
Sometimes boilers lock out for simple reasons - pressure drop, power cut, one-off glitch. A reset fixes it. Other times, there's a real fault and you need a heating engineer.
💡 Pro tip: If resetting the boiler fixes it, great. If it locks out again within 24 hours, don't keep resetting it - there's a fault that needs diagnosing properly by a Gas Safe engineer.
When Reset Works vs When You Need An Engineer
✅ Reset Will Fix:
- One-off lockout after power cut
- Pressure dropped below minimum
- Pilot light out (on older boilers)
- Temporary fault that's cleared
❌ Needs Heating Engineer:
- Keeps locking out repeatedly
- Error codes about gas, flame, or ignition
- Smell of gas
- Banging, kettling, or strange noises
- Water leaking from boiler
What I'll Do
🔧 The Process
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Check Fault | Read error code, identify problem |
| Diagnose | Work out if it's resetable or needs engineer |
| Reset | If safe to do so, reset boiler |
| Monitor | Check it stays on and works properly |
| Advise | If it needs a pro, tell you that |
Pricing
| Service | Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Boiler reset + diagnosis | 15-20 mins | £60 |
Based on £60 minimum. If engineer needed, I'll advise on next steps.
Why Choose Us for Boiler reset in Exeter?
Fault code diagnosed and explained
Boiler reset if appropriate
Advised if engineer needed
Shown how to reset it yourself
What to Expect
Step 1: Diagnose
Check what fault code is showing (if any), look at pressure gauge, check obvious things.
Step 2: Reset if Appropriate
If it's safe to reset, I'll do it and monitor to confirm boiler fires up and stays on.
Step 3: Advise Next Steps
If it works: show you how to reset it yourself. If it doesn't: recommend a Gas Safe engineer.
🔧 DIY Tips
🔧 Where's the reset button? Usually on boiler front panel. Looks like: flame icon with circular arrow, or just marked "RESET."
📋 Common error codes
- E01/E02: Ignition failure (could be gas supply, could be faulty part)
- E10: Low water pressure (top up pressure)
- E25: Pump fault (needs engineer)
- E110: Overheating (serious - call engineer)
⚠️ When NOT to reset
- If you smell gas (leave house, call National Grid: 0800 111 999)
- If water's leaking from boiler
- If you hear banging or kettling sounds
- If it's locked out 3+ times (there's a fault)
💡 Pro trick: Take a photo of any error code before resetting. If you end up calling an engineer, they'll want to know what code was showing.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🎨 Gas Safe engineers: For anything beyond a simple reset, you legally need a Gas Safe registered engineer. I can recommend good local ones if you need.
Boiler age matters: If your boiler's 10-15 years old and having regular faults, might be time to consider replacement rather than repeated repairs.
Exeter's older properties: Many have aging boilers in awkward cupboards. If your boiler's ancient and temperamental, a modern replacement might save money long-term on callouts.
Frequently Asked Questions
When can you just reset a boiler?
If it's a one-off lockout (power cut, pressure dropped, temporary fault), resetting often fixes it. If it keeps locking out or shows error codes, there's a real problem that needs a Gas Safe engineer.
What boiler faults can you help with?
Simple stuff: pressure drops, one-off lockouts, pilot light out (on older boilers). For anything gas-related, leaks, internal faults, or recurring errors, you need a Gas Safe registered heating engineer.
Will you show me how to reset it myself?
Yes - most boilers have a reset button. Once I've checked it's safe to reset and done it once, I'll show you where the button is and how to use it for next time.
What if the boiler won't stay on after reset?
That means there's a fault causing it to lock out. Could be anything from low pressure to a failed component. At that point you need a proper heating engineer, and I'll advise you on that.
Do you fix boilers or just reset them?
I can reset, check pressure, and diagnose obvious problems. But actual boiler repairs need a Gas Safe registered engineer. I'm not one, so I'll tell you honestly if that's what you need.
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