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Complaints of noise (7) on Chaffoteaux Flexiflame 140

Your boiler is struggling to push water through its internal pipes, which is causing it to make loud, rattling or banging noises as it tries to operate.

Reviewed by the BoilerFaultCodes Editorial Team · Last reviewed

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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

Resistance to water flow.

Engineer required

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

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