Alpha ERR>07 Fault Code
Also written as ERR07 — same fault.
The Alpha ERR>07 fault code means: your boiler is currently in a manual testing mode used by engineers to check system performance, rather than indicating a genuine breakdown.. It appears on 18 Alpha models in our database.
Technical description: Chimney sweep mode active (not a fault)
DIY fix possible
Locate the chimney sweep button on the control panelPress the button again to exit the modeTurn the boiler off at the mains power switch for 30 seconds and switch it back on
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Source
Alpha ERR>07 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