High
E3 on Remeha Quinta 85

Your boiler has stopped working because it can no longer accurately measure the temperature of the water leaving the unit.

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

Technical description

Flow temperature sensor open circuit

Engineer required

This is a high severity fault. Stop using the boiler and call a Gas Safe registered engineer. Do not attempt gas-related repairs yourself.

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