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Why is my immersion not heating water?

An immersion not heating water is almost always one of four things: a tripped overheat thermostat, a burnt-out heating element, a faulty timer/switch, or a tripped RCD in the consumer unit.

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Diagnose it in 60 seconds

  • Check the immersion switch is on and the indicator light is showing
  • Check the RCD/fuse in your consumer unit — if tripped, the element may have failed
  • Press the small red reset button on the thermostat (top of the immersion)
  • Listen at the tank — a working element gives a faint hum
  • If still no heat, the element has likely failed

Typical repair costs

  • Reset and re-test: included in €149 call-out
  • New thermostat: from €180 fitted
  • New element: from €220 fitted
  • Full immersion (sink/bath dual): from €280 fitted

Related questions

Can I replace the element myself?+

We strongly recommend a qualified plumber — removing a seized element from a copper cylinder without the right tools regularly damages the cylinder beyond repair.

Should I switch to electric showers instead?+

If hot water is only needed for showers, yes — an electric shower is cheaper to run than a 3 kW immersion.

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