Your boiler has detected a problem with the fan that helps remove exhaust gases, which has caused the system to shut down for safety.
Book a Gas Safe engineer within 24–48 hours. Your boiler may be unsafe or could break down completely if left.
Technical description: Fan fault
What causes this fault?
This fault occurs when the boiler's internal computer is unable to spin the fan at the correct speed or cannot detect that it is moving at all. The most common reasons are a complete mechanical failure of the fan motor, loose or damaged electrical connections between the fan and the control board, or a fault within the control board itself.
Engineer required
This fault requires a Gas Safe registered engineer. Do not attempt gas-related repairs yourself.
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