Myson Economist WM Series Fault codes & diagnostics

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

Regular Natural Gas 8.8-23.4 kW 1990-1996 Discontinued

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10.1

Your boiler is unable to start the small flame needed to fire up the main heating system, which means you have no heating or hot water.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Thermocouple
  • Gas valve
  • Spark electrode
  • Ignition lead

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10.2

Your boiler's pilot light is failing to stay on, which prevents the main burner from firing and heating your home.

High Engineer only £90-180

Parts commonly replaced

  • Thermocouple
  • Gas Control Valve
  • Pilot Injector

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10.3

Your boiler has a flame for the pilot light, but the main heating burner is failing to ignite, meaning you won't have any heating or hot water.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Gas Valve
  • Burner Solenoid
  • Thermocouple
  • Main PCB

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10.4

Your boiler has switched itself off to prevent overheating, likely because the internal temperature has become too high.

High DIY-safe £100-£250

What to check first

  1. Turn off the power supply to the boiler and let it cool down for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Check that all your radiator valves are open and not turned off.
  3. Press the manual reset button, which is usually found behind the front panel or at the bottom of the unit.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Limit Thermostat
  • Circulation Pump
  • Overheat Sensor

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