High Lockout
F.89 on Glow-worm Energy System

Your boiler's internal pump is not moving water around the system correctly, which has caused the boiler to stop working to prevent overheating.

Call an engineer soon

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

Technical description

Pump fault

What causes this fault?

This fault occurs when the boiler's internal pump fails to circulate water, leading to a build-up of heat that triggers a safety shutdown. The most common reasons are a mechanical failure of the pump motor, a build-up of sludge or debris blocking the internal components, or a communication issue between the pump and the main control board.

This fault is more frequent in autumn or early winter when pumps that have been idle over the summer become 'stuck' or seized when the heating is first switched back on.

Engineer required

This is a high severity fault. Stop using the boiler and call a Gas Safe registered engineer. Do not attempt gas-related repairs yourself.

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