What should I do if the wall-hung boiler has a power outage?
Recently, many places across the country have experienced sudden power outages due to extreme weather or power maintenance. As the core equipment of home heating, wall-mounted boilers have become a hot topic in how to deal with power outages. This article combines the hot discussions on the entire network in the past 10 days (data as of November 2023) to organize structured solutions for you.
1. Recent hot events

| time | event | Scope of influence |
|---|---|---|
| 2023.11.05 | Power grid failure due to heavy snowfall in North China | 7 provinces and cities including Hebei and Shanxi |
| 2023.11.12 | Controversy over the power outage protection function of a certain brand of wall-hung boiler | Weibo hot search TOP3 |
2. Emergency steps for power outage
| steps | Operating Instructions | Things to note |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Check the power supply | Confirm whether the whole house has a power outage/the circuit breaker has tripped | Do not switch the power on and off frequently |
| 2. Close the valve | Turn the gas valve clockwise to the closed position | Turn off the gas first and then the water |
| 3. Drainage and antifreeze | When the temperature is below 0°C, the water in the pipes needs to be drained. | Focus on outdoor pipes |
3. Comparison of response plans of different brands
| brand | Automatic protection function | Restart method |
|---|---|---|
| A. O. Smith | Automatically cut off gas source during power outage | Requires manual reset |
| power | 72 hours memory function | Automatic recovery after power on |
4. Suggestions on preventive measures
1.Install UPS power supply: Can provide 2-4 hours of emergency power supply for wall-mounted boilers (cost about 500-2000 yuan)
2.Install antifreeze: Suitable for central heating areas to reduce the risk of freezing
3.Regular maintenance: According to statistics, the failure rate of well-maintained equipment is reduced by 63% (data source: China Household Electrical Appliances Association)
5. Answers to users’ high-frequency questions
| question | Professional reply |
|---|---|
| Can it be restarted immediately after a power outage? | Need to wait for more than 5 minutes to prevent gas accumulation |
| What should I do if it doesn’t work after the power is restored? | Check the pressure gauge (should remain at 1-1.5Bar) |
Warm reminder:According to the "Safety Technical Conditions for Gas Burning Appliances" (GB16914-2022), if there is a long-term power outage lasting more than 24 hours, it is recommended to contact a professional for inspection. Cold wave weather has been frequent recently, so it is recommended to make emergency plans in advance.
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