How much does it cost to fix Alpha error code E44?

Typical repair cost for the Alpha E44 fault is £160 - £350 including labour.

E44 High

Alpha E44 Fault Code

Q: What does the Alpha E44 fault code mean?

Your boiler has stopped working because the internal computer has lost communication with the gas valve, preventing the system from producing heat or hot water.

The Alpha E44 fault code means: your boiler has stopped working because the internal computer has lost communication with the gas valve, preventing the system from producing heat or hot water.. It appears on 5 Alpha models in our database.

Technical description: Gas valve command time-out

Typical repair cost £160 - £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 E44 fault code

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E-Tec Plus Repair: £150-£300
E-Tec Plus 10 / 18 Repair: £160 - £350
E-Tec Plus 24 Repair: £150-£300
E-Tec Plus 28 Repair: £150-£300
E-Tec Plus 33 Repair: £150-£300

Source

Alpha E44 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