Immersion heater not heating water
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Most likely cause & what to check
Check the immersion heater timer or switch — ensure it's turned on and set to the correct schedule.
Check your consumer unit for a tripped circuit breaker on the immersion heater circuit.
Check the thermostat on the immersion heater — it should be set to 60°C.
Press the reset button on the immersion heater thermostat (small red button under the top cap).
If still not working, the heating element may have failed — consider calling a plumber.
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