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201 Medium Warning

Your boiler's hot water sensor has stopped working correctly, meaning your taps might not deliver hot water as expected.

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This fault should be looked at by a Gas Safe engineer within the next week or two. It may get worse if left.

Technical description: Domestic hot water (DHW) probe damaged

What causes this fault?

This fault occurs when the internal sensor responsible for monitoring your hot water temperature fails or sends an incorrect signal to the boiler's computer. The most common reason is natural wear and tear or internal corrosion on the sensor's metal tip, which prevents it from accurately measuring heat levels. In some cases, the thin electrical wires connecting the sensor to the main control board may have become loose or damaged.

Typical repair cost £90-160 (including labour)

Engineer required

This fault requires a Gas Safe registered engineer. Do not attempt gas-related repairs yourself.

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