Why does my Vaillant boiler keep losing water pressure?

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Why does my Vaillant boiler keep losing water pressure?

The most common reasons for a boiler to lose pressure are: Releasing air or water from a radiator when bleeding it. A leak from the appliance or on the system most commonly from radiator valves or system components.

Why does my boiler pressure keep dropping?

There are two main problems that typically cause a loss of pressure – water escaping somewhere in the system or a failure of the expansion valve and resulting damage to the pressure relief valve.

Is it normal for a combi boiler to lose pressure?

Your combi boiler can be losing pressure for a number of reasons. Pressure loss may be caused from a leak in the pressure relief valve, an issue in the expansion vessel, air in your system, or a leak in the heating pipework itself.

Did Vaillant replace the heat exchanger?

Yes the heat exchanger was replaced yesterday as the Combi boiler used to lose 0.2 bar of pressure each day and I was constantly refilling the boiler each day as well. The fault with the Main heat exchanger was originally diagnosed by Vaillant last month and hence they ordered a new HX for me which got fitted yesterday.

How do I fix a low boiler pressure?

Top the pressure up to about 2 bar, Isolate the flow and return (Left and Right pipes) underneath the boiler You’ll need a 4mm allen key. Turn the demand for heating off. Go out for a while, long walk and a pint or two. In a few hours check the pressure if its dropped boiler issue.

How to test for a dropped boiler pressure?

Simple test you can do to prove if its the boiler or the system. Top the pressure up to about 2 bar, Isolate the flow and return (Left and Right pipes) underneath the boiler You’ll need a 4mm allen key. Turn the demand for heating off. Go out for a while, long walk and a pint or two. In a few hours check the pressure if its dropped boiler issue.

Why is my boiler losing pressure?

Why Is My Boiler Losing Pressure? One of the most common reasons behind boiler problems is low boiler pressure. Over time a boiler can lose pressure due to leaks and boiler faults, which can lead to no hot water or central heating. It is therefore important for homeowners to diagnose when a boiler has lost pressure and how to resolve it.