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6.iii High

Your boiler has stopped working because it cannot detect enough water pressure inside the system to operate safely.

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Book a Gas Safe engineer within 24–48 hours. Your boiler may be unsafe or could break down completely if left.

Technical description: No main burner - No water
Typical repair cost £80-150 (including labour)

DIY fix possible

Locate your boiler's filling loop (the silver braided hose under the unit)Slowly open the valves on the loop to let water into the systemWatch the pressure gauge on the front until the needle reaches 1.5 bar, then securely close the valves

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