BoilerFaultCodesWhat the manual says
Manufacturer manualIgnition failure
What causes this fault?
This fault occurs when the temperature sensor inside your hot water storage tank detects that the water has dropped to a near-freezing level. To protect the internal components from being damaged by expanding ice, the boiler temporarily pauses operation until the water temperature rises to a safe level. This is typically caused by extremely cold incoming mains water or a storage tank located in an unheated area like a garage or loft.
This fault is almost exclusively seen during the winter months when external temperatures drop significantly and reduce the temperature of the incoming mains water.
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.
Avoid the next call-out bill
A cover plan would handle faults like F1: no call-out fees, no surprise bills.
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