Your boiler is failing to light or keep a flame going, which means your heating and hot water have 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: Burner failure
What causes this fault?
This fault occurs when the boiler's control system attempts to start the burner but fails to detect a stable flame. The most common reasons are worn-out ignition components that can't create a spark or a faulty sensor that cannot 'see' the flame even if it is actually lit.
DIY fix possible
Check if other gas appliances in your home, like a hob, are working to ensure gas supply is active.Check that your prepaid gas meter has credit, if applicable.Press the reset button on the control panel to see if the boiler restarts.
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