Common problems guide

The most common Alpha Pro Tec 24 problems

The faults most likely to send a Alpha Pro Tec 24 into lockout — with plain-English causes, what to check first, estimated repair costs and whether you need a Gas Safe engineer.

This model is discontinued. Parts can be harder to source and expensive. If repair costs are mounting, a new A-rated boiler may be the smarter choice.
35 documented codes
6 most common
1 DIY-safe checks
5 engineer needed

The 6 most common faults

01
0E37 High DIY-safe

Your boiler has stopped working because the water pressure inside the heating system has dropped too low.

What to try first

Locate the internal filling loop, which is usually a small silver braided hose or a plastic key located underneath the boiler.Open the filling valve slowly to let water into the system until the pressure gauge on the front of the boiler reads between 1.0 and 1.5 bar.Close the valve tightly to stop the flow of water and ensure the boiler resets itself automatically.

Est. cost
£0-£100
Parts
Pressure relief valve, Expansion vessel, Filling loop
Full guide for 0E37
02
FE High Engineer

Your boiler is experiencing a communication error between its internal electronic parts, meaning it has stopped working to prevent further damage.

Est. cost
£150-300
Parts
Printed Circuit Board (PCB), Wiring harness, Control panel module
Full guide for FE
03
0A1 High Engineer

Your boiler is failing to light the burner, meaning it cannot provide you with any heating or hot water.

Est. cost
£120-250
Parts
Ignition electrode, Flame sensor, Gas valve
Full guide for 0A1
04
0A2 High Engineer

Your boiler is failing to detect a flame, so it has safely shut down to prevent the release of unburnt gas.

Est. cost
£120-250
Parts
Flame sensing electrode, Ignition lead, Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
Full guide for 0A2
05
0A3 High Engineer

Your boiler has switched itself off because it has detected dangerously high temperatures, likely caused by a disruption in the flow of water circulating through your radiators.

Est. cost
£120-250
Parts
Overheat thermostat, Central heating pump, System filter
Full guide for 0A3
06
0A5 High Engineer

Your boiler has detected that the internal fan responsible for safely removing exhaust gases is not spinning at the correct speed, causing the system to stop for safety reasons.

Est. cost
£150-350
Parts
Fan assembly, Wiring harness, Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
Full guide for 0A5

on the Alpha Pro Tec 24

Pressure relief valveExpansion vesselFilling loopPrinted Circuit Board (PCB)Wiring harnessControl panel module

Based on parts cited in our fault code database. Your engineer will confirm what's actually needed after diagnosis.

Call a Gas Safe engineer if…

  • You can smell gas or see signs of a leak
  • The Alpha shows an Emergency or High severity code
  • The boiler keeps locking out after repeated resets
  • You've tried the DIY checks and the fault hasn't cleared
  • There's visible water leaking from the boiler
  • The flame is yellow or orange instead of blue
See the full 35-code list for the Alpha Pro Tec 24