Low
07 on Alpha E-Tec Regular

Your boiler is currently in a manual testing mode used by engineers to check emissions, which prevents it from heating your home normally.

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Monitor it

This is a minor fault. Keep an eye on it and mention it at your next annual boiler service. Reset the boiler and see if it clears.

What the manual says

Manufacturer manual

Chimney sweep function active: Chimney sweep function is active. E07 is displayed on the Climatic remote control only

From this model's manual
Verified against the Alpha E Tec Regular installation & service manual.
Plain-English guidance below. Severity, DIY steps, costs and parts are our interpretation to help you act, not text from the manual.

DIY fix possible

Locate the Climatic remote control connected to your boiler.Look for a button or menu setting indicating 'Chimney Sweep' or 'Service' mode.Turn off the Chimney Sweep function through the remote to return the boiler to its normal operating mode.

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