High
03 on Alpha H25 Xtraflame

Your boiler has detected that the exhaust gases are becoming dangerously hot, so it has automatically shut itself down to prevent damage or safety hazards.

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Call an engineer soon

Book a Gas Safe engineer within 24 to 48 hours. Your boiler may be unsafe or could break down completely if left.

Technical description

High flue thermostat temperature - Flue thermostat intervention (flue temperature over 113°C)

Engineer required

This is a high severity fault. Stop using the boiler and call a Gas Safe registered engineer. Do not attempt gas-related repairs yourself.

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