What does the Chaffoteaux POOR PILOT FLAME fault code mean?

Your boiler's small starter flame is too weak to safely ignite the main burner, causing the system to shut down to prevent gas build-up.

How much does it cost to fix Chaffoteaux error code POOR PILOT FLAME?

Typical repair cost for the Chaffoteaux POOR PILOT FLAME fault is £100-180 including labour.

i) Pilot injector dirty/damaged ii) Wrong injector iii) Pilot head blocked iv) Faulty pilot tube v) Main filter restricted

This is a emergency severity fault. Stop using the boiler and call a Gas Safe registered engineer. Do not attempt gas-related repairs yourself.

Older boilers — thermocouple, draught, gas supply.

Safety-critical — turn off, read this.

7 signs repair isn't worth it anymore.