Glow-worm 24ci Fault codes & diagnostics

1 fault code with plain-English explanations, severity ratings, DIY guidance, and repair cost estimates.

Combi Natural Gas 2001-present
GC Number 47-047-19
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This boiler uses LED flash patterns

Count the flashes in one repeating group before the pause. That number is your fault code. Do not reset until you have noted it. How to read fault codes →

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Red flashing running lamp

Your boiler has lost water pressure and has shut down as a safety precaution.

High DIY-safe £0-120

What to check first

  1. Locate the filling loop (usually a silver flexible hose) underneath your boiler.
  2. Slowly open the tap or taps on the filling loop until you hear water entering the system.
  3. Monitor the pressure gauge until it reaches between 1.0 and 1.5 bar, then turn the taps off tightly.
  4. The red light should stop flashing and the boiler should restart.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Filling loop
  • Expansion vessel
  • Pressure relief valve

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