Common problems guide

The most common Glow-worm SUSTAIN 35c problems

The faults most likely to send a Glow-worm SUSTAIN 35c into lockout — with plain-English causes, what to check first, estimated repair costs and whether you need a Gas Safe engineer.

42 documented codes
6 most common
3 DIY-safe checks
3 engineer needed

The 6 most common faults

01
F.22 High DIY-safe

Your boiler has temporarily stopped working because the water pressure inside the system has dropped too low.

What to try first

Locate the filling loop valves underneath your boiler.Open both valves gently to let water into the system until the pressure gauge reads between 1.0 and 1.5 bar.Close both valves tightly and reset the boiler.

Parts
Pressure relief valve, Pressure sensor, Expansion vessel
Full guide for F.22
02
F.20 High DIY-safe

Your boiler has automatically shut down because it detected that the internal temperature has become too high, preventing it from overheating.

What to try first

Check that your radiator valves are fully open to allow water to flow.Ensure there is no air trapped in the system by bleeding your radiators.Press the reset button (indicated by a flame with a cross through it) to restart the boiler.

Est. cost
£100-280
Parts
Overheat Thermostat, Circulation Pump, NTC Temperature Sensor
Full guide for F.20
03
F.24 High DIY-safe

Your boiler has switched itself off because the water inside it is heating up too quickly, which usually means the water isn't flowing through the system properly.

What to try first

Check that all radiator valves are fully openEnsure the boiler pressure is between 1.0 and 1.5 bar on the gaugeTry resetting the boiler to see if the fault clears

Est. cost
£120-£350
Parts
Circulation pump, Flow/Return thermistor, Main heat exchanger (cleaning)
Full guide for F.24
04
F.00 High Engineer

Your boiler is unable to measure the temperature of the water inside it, so it has safely shut down to prevent overheating.

Est. cost
£120-180
Parts
NTC Temperature Sensor, Wiring harness
Full guide for F.00
05
F.01 High Engineer

Your boiler is struggling to accurately measure the temperature of the water returning to it, so it has stopped working to prevent potential overheating.

Est. cost
£150-250
Parts
Return temperature sensor, Wiring harness
Full guide for F.01
06
F.10 High Engineer

Your boiler has stopped working because it is unable to accurately measure the temperature of the water flowing through the system due to a faulty electrical connection or sensor.

Est. cost
£120-220
Parts
Flow temperature sensor (NTC thermistor), Wiring harness
Full guide for F.10

on the Glow-worm SUSTAIN 35c

Pressure relief valvePressure sensorExpansion vesselOverheat ThermostatCirculation PumpNTC Temperature Sensor

Based on parts cited in our fault code database. Your engineer will confirm what's actually needed after diagnosis.

Call a Gas Safe engineer if…

  • You can smell gas or see signs of a leak
  • The Glow-worm shows an Emergency or High severity code
  • The boiler keeps locking out after repeated resets
  • You've tried the DIY checks and the fault hasn't cleared
  • There's visible water leaking from the boiler
  • The flame is yellow or orange instead of blue

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See the full 42-code list for the Glow-worm SUSTAIN 35c