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Outside sensor on Ideal Concord CXA 40-120

Your boiler is struggling because it has lost the signal from the temperature sensor installed on the outside of your property, which tells it how hard to work based on the weather.

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Monitor it

This is a minor fault. Keep an eye on it and mention it at your next annual boiler service. Reset the boiler and see if it clears.

Technical description

Outside sensor fault (if fitted)

Engineer required

This fault requires a Gas Safe registered engineer. Do not attempt gas-related repairs yourself.

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