High
Boiler Overheat Thermostat on Ideal Classic FF 330

Your boiler has automatically turned off because it got too hot, acting as a safety precaution to prevent damage.

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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 boiler is fitted with a safety 'cutout' thermostat. This will shut down the boiler in the event of overheating. Should this occur allow the boiler to cool, press the reset button (E) then relight.

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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