The pilot light went out a couple of weeks ago. Could reingnite it, but it didn't flare when the hot tap was turned on. No hot water :-(. There was also a leak coming from the left side of the unit. The low pressure light was also lit. We called a plumber, he fixed it and said we needed a new pump. He still hasn't come back to fix it yet.
Anyway...the hotwater is not working again - no leak this time. No low pressure light. The boiler seems to flare, then for a second a trickle of hot water, then just cold very low pressure water. I've spoken with another plumber and he reckons it needs a descale, based on the fact that the pressure is so low. He hasn't seen the boiler yet. Could this be the problem? I've read in other threads that "descaling" is something plumbers throw in to make more money.
Any opinions??
Lesley