What does the ECA 127 fault code mean?

Your boiler has failed to heat the stored water to a high enough temperature to kill off bacteria, usually because the hot water hasn't been used for a while or the heating cycle timed out.

How much does it cost to fix ECA error code 127?

Typical repair cost for the ECA 127 fault is £0-120 including labour.

ECA 127 Fault Code: What It Means & How to Fix It

What the manual says

Manufacturer manual

DHW legionella temperature not reached

Shared across the FELiS FL range

This code is shared by the boilers in this range, which use the same control board. It may not be printed in this exact variant’s manual.

DIY fix possible

Check that the hot water temperature is set high enough on the boiler control panel (typically 60°C or above).Ensure there is no current high demand for hot water elsewhere in the home during the disinfection cycle.Restart the boiler to allow it to attempt the anti-legionella heating cycle again.

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Your boiler has failed to heat the stored water to a high enough temperature to kill off bacteria, usually because the hot water hasn't been used for a while or the heating cycle timed out.

What the manual says

DIY fix possible

Avoid the next call-out bill

Related fault codes

All 151 fault codes on the FELiS FL 50 HM

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