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1 9. on Remeha Quinta Ace 45

Your boiler has shut down because the water returning to the unit is too hot, meaning heat isn't being transferred properly to your radiators or taps.

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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.

What the manual says

Manufacturer manual

Max.water temperature: Return temperature too high.

From this model's manual
Verified against the Remeha Quinta Ace 45 installation & service manual, page 36.
Plain-English guidance below. Severity, DIY steps, costs and parts are our interpretation to help you act, not text from the manual.

What causes this fault?

This fault occurs when the water coming back into the boiler is nearly as hot as the water going out, suggesting the heat has nowhere to go. The most common reasons are a pump failure that isn't moving the water around your house, or a blockage such as closed radiator valves or a clogged heat exchanger. It can also be caused by a faulty sensor that is incorrectly reporting the water temperature to the control board.

This issue often surfaces during the first cold spell of autumn when heating systems are turned back on after a long summer break, which can cause internal pump components to seize.

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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