Manc in London
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Hoping someone can help me out.
We have a Worcester boiler (Greenstar CDI Compact), courtesy of the previous owner. The boiler is around 7 years old. It doesn't make any strange noises and the heating works fine. It may be worth noting we live in an area with a hard water issue.
The water pressure is fine, plenty of water in the system and the water thermostat is set to around 70oC. The flow rate from both hot and cold taps is identical and good. However, the hot taps (upstairs and downstairs) and the shower only give out three or four seconds of warm water before it goes freezing cold.
Anyone have any ideas what could be wrong? I have spoken to one plumber on the phone whose immediate suggestion, before looking at the boiler, was to replace it. Bugger that. We are still recovering from the cost of refurb, extension and patio.
Any help would be much appreciated.
We have a Worcester boiler (Greenstar CDI Compact), courtesy of the previous owner. The boiler is around 7 years old. It doesn't make any strange noises and the heating works fine. It may be worth noting we live in an area with a hard water issue.
The water pressure is fine, plenty of water in the system and the water thermostat is set to around 70oC. The flow rate from both hot and cold taps is identical and good. However, the hot taps (upstairs and downstairs) and the shower only give out three or four seconds of warm water before it goes freezing cold.
Anyone have any ideas what could be wrong? I have spoken to one plumber on the phone whose immediate suggestion, before looking at the boiler, was to replace it. Bugger that. We are still recovering from the cost of refurb, extension and patio.
Any help would be much appreciated.