Medium
81 on Ideal Response

Your boiler is successfully heating your radiators, but it is failing to heat the water for your taps and showers.

Reviewed by the BoilerFaultCodes Editorial Team · Last reviewed

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This fault should be looked at by a Gas Safe engineer within the next week or two. It may get worse if left.

Technical description

CH but no HW

Engineer required

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

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