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HEATING BODY NOISE on Chaffoteaux Corvec 28 OF BF

Your boiler is making loud banging or kettling noises because internal mineral deposits have built up, restricting water flow and causing it to overheat.

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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) Scale Descale heating body

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

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