Possible Cylinder or blockage problem

[Magsrob]

We had three radiators changed and after this the boiler wouldn't fire. Now we have heating but the no hot water. We have had the Baxi man out and he said we are not covered for the problem. Which he thinks is either the cylinder (which he said may be difficult to obtain the part) or a blockage. The boiler is a Baxi Sol 0 36 HE and was installed in April 2010. Should we cut our losses and get a combi installed? if so what type of Baxi would you recommend for a 4 bedroom house? Thank you.

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Tbh sounds like an air lock

 

[Last Plumber]

If it was working before then it should work again.

 

[Magsrob]

Tbh sounds like an air lock

How do you get rid of one of those? My husband is 80 but still able to do odd jobs.

 

[Last Plumber]

How do you get rid of one of those? My husband is 80 but still able to do odd jobs.

Have you asked the radiator installer back? was the system not tested to ensure it worked before they left?

 

[Magsrob]

Have you asked the radiator installer back? was the system not tested to ensure it worked before they left?

 

[Magsrob]

This guy fitted my kitchen & was recommended to me. Said he would do everything. Proved to be an absolute nightmare. 2 floods - 3 leaking pipes. Also drilled through a pipe. Water drained from tanks 6 times!!! We are both very elderly & cannot cope with him coming back anymore.

 

[Last Plumber]

This guy fitted my kitchen & was recommended to me. Said he would do everything. Proved to be an absolute nightmare. 2 floods - 3 leaking pipes. Also drilled through a pipe. Water drained from tanks 6 times!!! We are both very elderly & cannot cope with him coming back anymore.

It depends on the type of cylinder you have. Would you know? Can you post photo's?
If you don't know what it is or you can't post photo's, you would be better off with an experienced Plumber. It possibly isn't a big thing to someone experienced.

I may be preaching to the converted here but odd job men & Jack of all trade men are good for some things in life but when it comes to Plumbing, Heating or Electrical work, you can't beat someone with qualifications, experience, competency and a good reputation. They may charge more per hour but they are generally tooled up, knowledgeable and a lot quicker at diagnosing and repairing faults, so it can actually work out cheaper.