BoilerFaultCodesAlpha E24 Fault Code
The Alpha E24 fault code means: your boiler is struggling because it detects a confusing difference in temperature between the water leaving the unit and the water returning to it, so it has shut down to prevent damage.. It appears on 27 Alpha models in our database.
Technical description: Flow/Return sensor differential fault
Engineer required
This fault requires a Gas Safe registered engineer. Do not attempt gas-related repairs yourself.
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Gas Safe Register →Alpha models that show the E24 fault code
Click a model for the full fault code list and model-specific repair notes.
- C25 Xtraflame Repair: £150-250
- CB24 Repair: £150-250
- CB28 Repair: £150-250
- Cb50 Repair: £150-250
- CD24 Repair: £100-280
- Cd25 Repair: £120-£350
- CD28 Repair: £120-250
- E-Tec Repair: £150-250
- E-Tec 24 Repair: £150-250
- E-Tec 28 Repair: £150-250
- E-Tec 33 Repair: £150-250
- E-Tec Plus Repair: £150-300
- E-Tec Plus 10 / 18 Repair: £120-280
- E-Tec Plus 24 Repair: £150-300
- E-Tec Plus 28 Repair: £150-300
- E-Tec Plus 33 Repair: £150-300
- E-Tec R Repair: £150-250
- Evoke Repair: £120-220
- Evoke 10 / 18 Repair: £100-280
- H25 Xtraflame Repair: £150-250
- Intec 28GS Repair: £150-250
- Intec 40GS2 Repair: £150-300
- Intec 50CS Repair: £150-250
- Intec2 25 28XE Repair: £180-350
- Intec2 30SE Repair: £150-300
- Pro Tec 24 Repair: £120-220
- Pro Tec Plus Repair: £120-220
Source
Alpha E24 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