BoilerFaultCodes GAS CONTROL TAP STIFF (USER’S) Medium
The dial you use to turn your heating or hot water on is stuck because the internal lubricant has hardened or the knob was not put back together properly.
Book a service
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: I) Grease dried; II) Operating mechanism replaced incorrectly
Typical repair cost £100-180 (including labour)
Engineer required
This fault requires a Gas Safe registered engineer. Do not attempt gas-related repairs yourself.
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