What does the Alpha Red reset button illuminated fault code mean?

Your boiler has stopped working because it failed to ignite, but you can attempt to restart it by pressing the red reset button.

How much does it cost to fix Alpha error code Red reset button illuminated?

Typical repair cost for the Alpha Red reset button illuminated fault is £120-250 including labour.

Check that your gas supply is turned on and other gas appliances like your hob are working.

Manufacturer manual

Burner has failed to light - Press the red reset button and the ignition sequence will restart (not applicable to the Alpha 240P and 280P)

Shared across the 240E / 280E range

This code is shared by the boilers in this range, which use the same control board. It may not be printed in this exact variant’s manual.

This is a high severity fault. Stop using the boiler and call a Gas Safe registered engineer. Do not attempt gas-related repairs yourself.

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