E08 High

Alpha E08 Fault Code

The Alpha E08 fault code means: your boiler has stopped working because it has been manually reset too many times following previous errors, and it now requires a professional to unlock the system.. It appears on 19 Alpha models in our database.

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

Technical description: Maximum number of resets reached
Typical repair cost £100-200 (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 E08 fault code

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Source

Alpha E08 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