High
RED steady ON on Grant Vortex Pro 15-26

Your boiler has stopped working because it failed to light the fuel inside, likely due to a blockage in the oil supply or a dirty sensing component.

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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

The flame is not detected after the safety time. UV sensor defective or dirty; Oil valve defective or dirty; Faulty ignition transformer; Badly regulated burner; Oil fuel not present.

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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