BoilerFaultCodes HEATER SMELLS WHEN NEW Low
Your new boiler is simply burning off residual manufacturing oils and protective coatings, which is completely normal and will stop after a short period of use.
Monitor it
This is a minor fault. Keep an eye on it and mention it at your next annual boiler service. Reset the boiler and see if it clears.
Technical description: i) Appliance newness Smell will go within a short period of time
Engineer required
This fault requires a Gas Safe registered engineer. Do not attempt gas-related repairs yourself.
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