Your boiler is struggling to keep its flame lit, which means it cannot heat your water or radiators.
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Technical description: Flame Loss
What causes this fault?
This fault occurs when the boiler's internal computer can no longer detect the flame required to heat the water, causing the system to shut down for safety. The most common reasons are a build-up of carbon on the sensing probes, a blockage in the flue, or an inconsistent supply of gas reaching the burner.
This code can appear during extreme cold snaps if the external condensate pipe freezes, causing water to back up into the boiler and extinguish the flame.
DIY fix possible
Check if other gas appliances in your home, like a hob, are working to confirm gas supply.If your gas is on a pre-pay meter, ensure you have sufficient credit.Reset the boiler by turning the mode knob to 'RE' and back to the 'On' position.
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