Malvern 20/26 Fault codes & diagnostics

5 fault codes with plain-English explanations, severity ratings, DIY guidance, and repair cost estimates.

Regular Natural Gas 5.8-7.6 kW 2000 onwards Discontinued
GC Number 41-555-18
Download the Malvern 20/26 manualThe official installation and service manual (PDF), the document these fault codes were read from. PDF

This boiler uses LED flash patterns

Count the flashes in one repeating group before the pause. That number is your fault code. Do not reset until you have noted it. How to read fault codes →

Which version do you have?

The GC number on your boiler's data badge identifies the exact appliance and production years, as recorded in the UK Product Characteristics Database.

GC number Appliance (register name) Produced
41-555-18 twentytwentysix 2000–present

Appliance names and production years are taken from the UK Product Characteristics Database (the SAP/SEDBUK register). Where a GC number is also printed in this model's own manufacturer manual, both sources were checked to agree.

All 5 documented codes

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Running lamp flashing

Your boiler is currently in a normal waiting period and will start back up automatically in a few minutes.

Low DIY-safe £0

What to check first

  1. Wait for approximately 3 to 5 minutes for the anti-cycle timer to finish.
  2. Ensure the room thermostat is turned up to call for heat.
  3. Check that the clock or programmer is set to 'On'.
Boiler automatically stops functioning

Your boiler has temporarily stopped working because the internal drain pipe that removes waste water is likely blocked, often due to freezing during cold weather.

High DIY-safe £0-£100

What to check first

  1. Locate the external plastic condensate pipe that leads outside from your boiler.
  2. Check if the pipe is frozen, blocked, or trapped.
  3. Pour warm (not boiling) water over the external pipe to thaw any ice and clear the blockage.
Lockout lamp illuminating (Overheat Thermostat)

Your boiler has switched itself off to prevent damage because the unit has become too hot.

High DIY-safe £90-180

What to check first

  1. Check that all radiator valves are fully open
  2. Ensure the system pressure is between 1 and 1.5 bar
  3. Wait for the boiler to cool down and gently press the reset button

Parts commonly replaced

  • Overheat Thermostat
  • Circulation Pump
  • Thermistor