Like all technical tools, boilers break down from time to time. People wonder how to deal with problems and spend a lot of time looking for solutions. The troubleshooting table below will help you identify the most common causes of issues. There you can find examples and respective problem-solving algorithms.
UTICA BOILERS 95M-200 boiler troubleshooting
| POSSIBLE CAUSE | WHAT TO DO |
|---|---|
| Thermostat is not set correctly Burner is not operating properly | Reset thermostat above room temperature |
| No electric power to boiler | Check flame. If it is yellow, burner is not getting enough air. |
| Controls out of adjustment Radiators not heating | Or, if flame is blue and noisy and seems to lift off burner, burner is getting too much air. Contact your service technician. Check over current protection. Verify electric power supply circuit is "ON". |
| Circulating pump not running Poor electrical contact Rollout switch blown | Reset according to instructions. |
| Blocked vent blown | Open radiator vents to expel air. Check flow control valve (if used). It may be in closed position. |
| Vent damper not operating | Check over current protection. Check relay operation. Check all control terminals and wire joints. Have your service agent check heat exchanged for blockage. Replace rollout switch with exact replacement. Have your service agent check venting system and chimney for blockage, or down draft condition. Reset blocked vent. Consult troubleshooting guide in Effikal manual, packaged with vent damper. |
| Gas input amount is incorrect | Contact your service agent. |
| Dirt on seat | Open valve manually. Allow water to run and clear valve seat. |
| Water logged expansion tank | Drain tank. |
UTICA BOILERS SSV-150 boiler troubleshooting
| SYMPTOM | POSSIBLE CAUSE | WHAT TO DO |
|---|---|---|
| System Not Heating or Not Giving Enough Heat | Thermostat is not set correctly | Reset thermostat above room temperature. |
| Thermostat not operating | Inspect and replace thermostat batteries, if necessary. Contact service technician. | |
| Burner is not operating properly | Inspect flame. If yellow, burner is not getting enough air. If blue and noisy and seems to lift off burner, burner is getting too much air. Contact service technician. | |
| No electric power to boiler | Verify electric power supply circuit is "ON". Contact your service technician to verify over current protection. | |
| Controls out of adjustment | Reset according to instructions. | |
| Radiators not heating | Inspect steam air vents for proper operation. Contact service technician to inspect for faulty steam traps. | |
| Poor electrical contact | Contact your service technician to inspect all control terminals and wire joints. | |
| Chimney flue is blocked | Spill switch contacts open, requiring manual reset of spill switch. Contact service technician to inspect and correct chimney problem. | |
| Vent damper not operating | Consult troubleshooting guide packaged with vent damper. | |
| Burner is Noisy | Gas input is incorrect | Contact service technician. |
| Walls or Windows Sweating | Not enough ventilation | |
| Chimney flue is blocked | ||
| Safety valve Leaking | Dirt on seat |