Return temperature sensor fault
Cause: The heating return thermistor has failed.
What to do: The sensor needs replacing.
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Annual boiler tune-ups plus igniter, pump and control repair. We reach Smiths Station (36877) in about 45 minutes.
What we hear most in Smiths Station
| Repair | Typical time | |
|---|---|---|
| Annual tune-up | ~75 min · 3 mo warranty | |
| Igniter and flame sensor replacement | ~60 min · 3 mo warranty | |
| Circulator pump replacement | ~90 min · 12 mo warranty | |
| Heat exchanger flush | ~90 min · 3 mo warranty | |
| Expansion tank service | ~45 min · 3 mo warranty | |
| Control board repair | ~120 min · 3 mo warranty |
Code on the display?
Cause: The heating return thermistor has failed.
What to do: The sensor needs replacing.
Cause: System pressure has dropped — often a slow leak or a failed fill valve.
What to do: Check the pressure gauge. If it reads under 12 psi, the system needs refilling and leak-checking.
Cause: The make-up water valve could not bring the pressure up.
What to do: Check the water supply to the boiler is open. If it returns, call a technician.
Cause: System pressure is over the limit: failed fill valve or expansion tank.
What to do: Do not keep resetting it. The expansion tank and fill valve need checking.
Cause: The domestic hot water temperature sensor has failed.
What to do: The sensor needs replacing.
Cause: The combustion fan is not reaching the right speed.
What to do: The fan needs testing and replacing.
Typically about 45 minutes after we confirm the booking. You choose a three-hour arrival window and the technician calls before setting off.
The service call is a flat $89 and covers the trip to Smiths Station and a full diagnosis. You then get an exact quote for parts and labor before any work starts.