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Electric Heating Problems

Storage heaters, immersion heaters, underfloor heating, and electric boiler faults.

Electric Heater Not Working

Low risk

Your electric heater has stopped producing heat or will not turn on at all.

Typical fix £60–£180

Storage Heater Not Working

Low risk

Your storage heater is not producing any heat or is barely warm during the day.

Typical fix £80–£250

Storage Heater Not Charging Overnight

Low risk

Your storage heater is not taking on heat during the night despite correct settings.

Typical fix £80–£250

Electric Boiler Not Working

Caution

Your electric boiler has stopped producing hot water or heating your home.

Typical fix £100–£350

Electric Boiler Tripping The Electrics

Caution

Your electric boiler keeps tripping the RCD or MCB every time it tries to heat up.

Typical fix £120–£400

Electric Underfloor Heating Not Working

Low risk

Your electric underfloor heating has stopped warming the floor or will not switch on.

Typical fix £100–£350

Underfloor Heating Thermostat Not Working

Low risk

Your underfloor heating thermostat has a blank screen, shows errors, or is not controlling the heating.

Typical fix £80–£220

Electric Radiator Not Working

Low risk

Your electric radiator is plugged in or hardwired but not producing any heat.

Typical fix £60–£180

Electric Radiator Won't Turn Off

Caution

Your electric radiator stays on constantly and will not respond to the thermostat or controls.

Typical fix £80–£200

Smart Thermostat Not Working

Low risk

Your smart thermostat has gone offline, has a blank screen, or is not responding to the app.

Typical fix £60–£200

Smart Thermostat Not Controlling Heating

Low risk

Your smart thermostat appears to work but the heating does not respond to it.

Typical fix £80–£250

Immersion Heater Not Working

Caution

Your immersion heater has stopped producing hot water.

Typical fix £100–£280

Immersion Heater Tripping The Electrics

Caution

Your immersion heater keeps tripping the RCD or MCB every time it turns on.

Typical fix £120–£300

Panel Heater Not Working

Low risk

Your wall-mounted or freestanding panel heater is not producing any heat.

Typical fix £60–£180