BoilerFaultCodesYour boiler has detected that the internal fan, which clears waste gases from the system, is not spinning at the correct speed or has stopped working.
Book a Gas Safe engineer within 24–48 hours. Your boiler may be unsafe or could break down completely if left.
Technical description: Fan speed fault
What causes this fault?
This fault occurs when the boiler's control system detects that the fan is failing to reach the required speed to safely clear combustion gases. The most common reasons are a build-up of debris causing the fan to seize or an electrical failure where the circuit board can no longer communicate with the fan motor.
Engineer required
This fault requires a Gas Safe registered engineer. Do not attempt gas-related repairs yourself.
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