01 Emergency

Alpha 01 Fault Code

The Alpha 01 fault code means: your boiler has detected that it cannot safely remove waste combustion gases, so it has shut itself down to prevent a carbon monoxide hazard.. It appears on 23 Alpha models in our database.

Act immediately

Turn off your boiler and stop using gas appliances. Call a Gas Safe engineer now. This fault can be dangerous if ignored.

Technical description: Blocked flue/condensate or fan fault
Typical repair cost £150-350 (including labour)

Engineer required

This fault requires a Gas Safe registered engineer. Do not attempt gas-related repairs yourself.

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Alpha models that show the 01 fault code

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Source

Alpha 01 fault code information on this page is sourced and cross-checked against the official Alpha service / installation manuals for each affected model.

Reviewed by the BoilerFaultCodes Editorial Team · Last reviewed 27 April 2026