Call for a price087 285 4670 Get a free quote Call
HomePricesEmergencyDrainsHot waterAreasAbout this siteGet a free quoteCall 087 285 4670

No hot water: what to check before you ring

Most often the immersion element or its thermostat has failed, the switch has tripped, or the boiler is off or low on pressure. An element or thermostat fitted is €120–€300.

Call 087 285 4670

Free, no obligation. One local plumber prices it, not five.

Check these first

  • The immersion switch is on and the timer is set to come on.
  • The trip switch for the immersion on the fuse board hasn't gone.
  • If the boiler heats your water: it's on, the display shows no fault and the pressure is about 1 to 1.5 bar.
  • Feel the cylinder in the hot press. Cold all over with the immersion on means the element or thermostat.

What it costs to fix

  • Immersion element or thermostat: €120–€300.
  • Full immersion heater: €150–€450.
  • New hot water cylinder: €500–€1,300.

When to ring straight away

  • The immersion trips the power every time you switch it on.
  • Water is leaking from the cylinder or the hot press is wet.
  • The boiler shows a fault code and won't reset.

Send the job in four taps

Tell us what's wrong. It goes to one local plumber who covers Balbriggan, and they ring you about it.

What's the job?

Pick the closest one. The plumber asks about the rest.

By sending, you agree to Plumber Balbriggan passing your details to one local plumber who covers your area, so they can contact you about the job. Privacy notice

Plumbing jobs

Hands working a length of copper pipe held in a bench viceEmergency plumberBurst pipes, leaks through the ceiling, no water at all.Emergency plumber in Balbriggan →A man's hands at a black mixer tap over a kitchen sink with white tilesBlocked drainsSinks, toilets, showers, gullies and the drain outside.Blocked drains in Balbriggan →A brass threaded elbow fitting for water pipeLeaks and burst pipesDamp patches, a meter that never stops, pipes that burst.Leaks and burst pipes in Balbriggan →A plumber's hands tightening a brass fitting on a water pipeToilets, taps and showersRunning toilets, dripping taps, showers and pumps.Toilets, taps and showers in Balbriggan →A white electric water heater on a green-tiled bathroom wall above a towel railHot water and immersionsNo hot water, immersion faults and cylinders.Hot water and immersions in Balbriggan →A white column radiator on a white wall, with a thermostatic radiator valve at the topRadiators and heatingCold radiators, leaks, pumps, valves and power flushing.Radiators and heating in Balbriggan →A heating engineer in gloves working on a wall-hung boiler with its front offBoiler service and repairYearly services, breakdowns and new boilers.Boiler service and repair in Balbriggan →Copper pipe couplings lined up in a rowPrice guideWhat every common plumbing job costs in Balbriggan.See every price →

Questions

Can I replace an immersion element myself?

It means draining the cylinder and working near mains electricity. Most people get a plumber.

Why does my immersion keep tripping?

Usually the element has failed and is shorting to earth. Leave it off until it's replaced.

Is it the boiler or the immersion?

If the radiators work but the water is cold, it's usually the cylinder or its controls. If neither works, it's the boiler.

Plumber across Balbriggan & North Fingal

One vetted local company covers Balbriggan & North Fingal — including Skerries, Rush, Lusk, Stamullen, Laytown and Bettystown and every surrounding town and suburb. Pick your area below for local prices, specifications and advice. Compare all areas covered →

Get a free plumbing quote in Balbriggan

One local plumber rings you. Free, no obligation.

Get a free quoteCall 087 285 4670