How much does it cost to fix Alpha error code Red reset button illuminated?

Typical repair cost for the Alpha Red reset button illuminated fault is £120-250 including labour.

Red reset button illuminated High

Alpha Red reset button illuminated Fault Code

Q: What does the Alpha Red reset button illuminated fault code mean?

Your boiler has stopped working because it failed to ignite, which could be due to a simple issue like a lost gas supply or a more complex internal fault.

Also written as REDRESETBUTTONILLUMINATED — same fault.

The Alpha Red reset button illuminated fault code means: your boiler has stopped working because it failed to ignite, which could be due to a simple issue like a lost gas supply or a more complex internal fault.. It appears on 5 Alpha models in our database.

Technical description: Burner has failed to light

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 Red reset button illuminated fault code

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Source

Alpha Red reset button illuminated 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