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BOILER SENSOR FAULT on Ideal Concord CXA 40-120

Your boiler has lost the ability to monitor its own temperature, so it has safely shut itself down to prevent overheating.

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

Technical description

Boiler sensor failure. Check wiring; check system; replace sensor.

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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