High Lockout
F7 on Ideal Logic+ System

Your boiler has stopped working because the electricity supply coming into your home is currently too weak to power the internal electronics safely.

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

Low mains voltage – contact electricity provider.

What causes this fault?

This fault occurs when the electrical voltage reaching the boiler drops below the minimum level required for its sensitive electronic components to function. While it can occasionally be caused by a failing internal control board, it is most often the result of an external issue with the local power grid or a temporary 'brownout' in your area. The boiler shuts down as a safety precaution because it cannot guarantee the correct operation of the gas valve and fan at such low power levels.

This fault is slightly more common during winter or extreme hot spells when the national grid is under heavy load, leading to a temporary drop in local supply voltage.

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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