WATER TEMPERATURE High

Chaffoteaux WATER TEMPERATURE Fault Code

Also written as WATERTEMPERATURE — same fault.

The Chaffoteaux WATER TEMPERATURE fault code means: your boiler is struggling to heat your hot water properly, usually because the water is flowing through it too quickly for it to warm up or because the gas supply is restricted.. It appears on 2 Chaffoteaux models in our database.

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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: i) Water rate too high (LP model) Check water regulator. ii) Insufficient gas flow Check rate and user’s tap is open. iii) Water governor sticking (Mains model) Remove and clean or replace. iv) Incorrect venturi Replace (Mains model 3.65 mm LP model). v) No venturi fitted Fit.
Typical repair cost £120-250 (including labour)

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

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Chaffoteaux models that show the WATER TEMPERATURE fault code

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Source

Chaffoteaux WATER TEMPERATURE fault code information on this page is sourced and cross-checked against the official Chaffoteaux service / installation manuals for each affected model.

Reviewed by the BoilerFaultCodes Editorial Team · Last reviewed 27 April 2026