08 High

Alpha 08 Fault Code

The Alpha 08 fault code means: your boiler has attempted to restart itself too many times after encountering a series of underlying issues and has now locked itself out for safety.. It appears on 23 Alpha models in our database.

Call an engineer soon

Book a Gas Safe engineer within 24 to 48 hours. Your boiler may be unsafe or could break down completely if left.

Technical description: Max. number of resets - Maximum number of resets reached (5)
Typical repair cost £120-250 (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 08 fault code

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Source

Alpha 08 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