E03 Emergency

Alpha E03 Fault Code

The Alpha E03 fault code means: your boiler has detected an issue with the airflow or ventilation system, and for safety reasons, it has turned itself off to prevent harmful gases from escaping.. It appears on 29 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: Flue thermostat or pressure switch fault
Typical repair cost £150-300 (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 E03 fault code

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Source

Alpha E03 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