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Burner on neon NOT illuminated High Lockout

Your boiler is not attempting to light the flame, which means you have no heating or hot water because the system has encountered an internal startup error.

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Book a Gas Safe engineer within 24–48 hours. Your boiler may be unsafe or could break down completely if left.

Technical description: Go to section 'F'

What causes this fault?

This fault occurs when the boiler's internal computer tries to start the ignition process but stops because it cannot detect a flame or verify that the gas is flowing correctly. The most common reason is an aging electronic component or a sensing probe that has become worn or dirty over time. Because the system cannot guarantee it is safe to stay lit, it prevents the burner from firing entirely to protect your home.

Typical repair cost £120-300 (including labour)

DIY fix possible

Check if your gas credit has run out or if the gas isolation valve is openTurn the selector switch to the 'Reset' position and hold for 5 secondsCheck that the system pressure is between 1 and 1.5 bar on the pressure gauge

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