13 fault codes with plain-English explanations, severity ratings, DIY guidance, and repair cost estimates.
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Your boiler is struggling to burn fuel correctly, which is causing smoke, bad smells, or a thumping noise inside the unit.
Your boiler is struggling to burn fuel cleanly, which could be creating harmful fumes inside your home.
Your boiler is struggling to burn fuel cleanly, which is causing smoke, bad smells, or vibrating noises inside the unit.
Your boiler is struggling to burn fuel properly, which is causing fumes, strange smells, or a thumping sound because the internal airflow is blocked by dust or debris.
Your boiler is failing to burn fuel properly, which is causing fumes to leak out and potentially releasing dangerous gases into your home.
Your boiler has stopped working as a safety precaution and needs to be manually restarted to see if it can clear the internal error.
Your boiler has failed to light the flame after several attempts and has shut itself down for safety.
Your boiler has stopped working because the oil burner has failed to ignite, so it has safely shut itself down to prevent fuel building up.
Your boiler has automatically shut down because it overheated, likely due to a flow issue or a sensor malfunction.
Your boiler is lighting, but it cannot confirm the flame is stable, so it shuts down for safety reasons to prevent fuel from building up.
Your boiler has stopped itself from running due to a fuel or ignition issue, and it requires a manual reset to attempt to start again.
Your boiler is struggling to ignite when it first wakes up in the morning, likely because it is having trouble breathing or moving water correctly.
Your boiler has detected that it is running too hot and has automatically switched itself off to prevent potential damage.
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