19 fault codes with plain-English explanations, severity ratings, DIY guidance, and repair cost estimates.
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Your boiler has detected an issue with the sensors that monitor the internal temperature, causing it to stop operating to keep your system safe.
Your boiler is struggling to send water through your radiators or taps because it has detected an issue with the sensor that measures the water temperature as it leaves the unit.
Your boiler has detected a problem with the temperature sensors, meaning it cannot accurately measure how hot the water is and has stopped working to keep you safe.
Your boiler has stopped working because it has detected that the water inside it has become dangerously overheated.
Your boiler has detected that the water pressure inside the system has dropped too low to operate safely.
Your boiler has detected that the water is not circulating properly through the system, often because the water has heated up too quickly or isn't moving away from the internal heat exchanger.
Your boiler has detected that the temperature of the exhaust gases leaving the flue is too high, causing it to shut down for safety reasons.
Your boiler has failed to ignite the flame needed to heat your water and has safely shut itself down as a precaution.
Your boiler has detected a problem with the internal fan that pushes exhaust gases out, meaning it has safely shut itself down to prevent unsafe operation.
Your boiler has lost the ability to monitor the temperature of the water circulating through your radiators, so it has shut down to prevent overheating.
Your boiler has detected a faulty sensor that monitors the temperature of the gases leaving your flue, which has caused the boiler to stop working to keep you safe.
Your boiler is currently unable to sense the temperature of your hot water, which means it has stopped providing hot water to your taps and shower.
Your boiler has detected that it has become dangerously overheated and has automatically shut itself down to prevent damage.
Your boiler has stopped working because the water pressure inside the system has dropped too low to operate safely.
Your boiler has detected that the water inside the system is not flowing properly, which prevents it from heating your home or providing hot water safely.
Your boiler has detected that the flue gases are getting too hot, so it has shut itself down as a safety precaution to prevent overheating.
Your boiler is failing to light because it cannot detect a flame, which is often caused by a simple issue like the gas supply being switched off.
Your boiler is struggling to clear exhaust gases safely because the internal fan that pushes air out is not responding correctly.
Your boiler is failing to confirm that water is flowing correctly through the system before it attempts to light the burner.
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