High
Block 80 on Atag E32S

Your boiler has switched itself off because the waste gases exiting the flue are dangerously hot, indicating your system is struggling to vent heat properly.

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

Technical description

Maximum flue gas temperature has been exceeded (if present). The block will not be cancelled until the flue gas temperature has lowered to a correct figure.

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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