How much does it cost to fix Alpha error code Pump runs?

Typical repair cost for the Alpha Pump runs fault is £120-250 including labour.

Pump runs Medium

Alpha Pump runs Fault Code

Q: What does the Alpha Pump runs fault code mean?

Your boiler's water pump is running constantly, which often indicates the system is failing to detect that it has successfully reached the required temperature or is struggling to circulate water properly.

Also written as PUMPRUNS — same fault.

The Alpha Pump runs fault code means: your boiler's water pump is running constantly, which often indicates the system is failing to detect that it has successfully reached the required temperature or is struggling to circulate water properly.. It appears on 2 Alpha models in our database.

Technical description: Follow section 'B' fault finding

Typical repair cost £120-250 (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 Pump runs fault code

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Source

Alpha Pump runs 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