Medium
F40 on Ferroli Arena 30A

Your boiler has detected that the water pressure inside the heating system is too high and has shut itself down to prevent damage.

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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

High system pressure (pressure switch detects excessive water pressure)

DIY fix possible

Locate a radiator positioned on the lowest floor of your home.Place a cloth under the radiator bleed valve and open it slightly to drain a small amount of water.Monitor the boiler's pressure gauge until it returns to the green zone (typically between 1.0 and 1.5 bar) and then close the valve.

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