The 6 most common faults
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1 High Engineer
Your boiler has detected an electrical short circuit in its low-voltage control system, which causes it to shut down for safety.
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2 High Engineer
Your boiler is trying to start up, but it is failing to ignite or stay lit after a couple of attempts.
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4 High Engineer
Your boiler has experienced a power drop while attempting to lock out for a safety fault.
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5 High Engineer
Your boiler is not detecting proper airflow or exhaust movement, which temporarily stops it from running safely.
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6 High Engineer
Your boiler has detected an internal memory error within its main control unit, causing it to temporarily lock out for safety.
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7 High Engineer
Your boiler has stopped working because an internal electrical fuse has blown, cutting power to essential components.
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Internal wiring harnessPCB (Printed Circuit Board)External controlsIgnition electrodeGas valveIonisation probe
Based on parts cited in our fault code database. Your engineer will confirm what's actually needed after diagnosis.
Call a Gas Safe engineer if…
- You can smell gas or see signs of a leak
- The Remeha shows an Emergency or High severity code
- The boiler keeps locking out after repeated resets
- You've tried the DIY checks and the fault hasn't cleared
- There's visible water leaking from the boiler
- The flame is yellow or orange instead of blue