Sime Ecomfort HE Combi Fault codes & diagnostics

6 fault codes with plain-English explanations, severity ratings, DIY guidance, and repair cost estimates.

Combi Natural Gas 2003-2012 Discontinued
GC Numbers 47-283-0447-283-0647-719-25
Download the Sime Ecomfort HE Combi manual The official installation & service manual (PDF) — the exact document these fault codes were verified against. PDF

This boiler uses LED flash patterns

Count the flashes in one repeating group before the pause. That number is your fault code. Do not reset until you have noted it. How to read fault codes →

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Flashing orange LED

Your boiler is struggling to move water through its system, which means it has safely shut itself down to prevent overheating.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Circulation pump
  • System pressure sensor
  • Flow switch

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LED flashing after fan

Your boiler is unable to start up safely because the internal fan, which clears waste gases, is not spinning correctly or communicating with the control board.

High Engineer only £180-£350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Fan assembly
  • Fan wiring harness
  • Main PCB

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Red LED after flow switch

Your boiler has detected that water is not circulating correctly through the system, which has likely caused it to shut down to prevent overheating.

High DIY-safe £120-£350

What to check first

  1. Check that your boiler pressure is between 1 and 1.5 bar on the pressure gauge.
  2. Ensure all radiator valves and isolation valves under the boiler are fully open.
  3. Try resetting the boiler by turning the selector switch to the 'Reset' position.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Circulating Pump
  • Water Flow Switch
  • Overheat Limiter Thermostat

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Red LED on (solid)

Your boiler has failed to light the gas to create heat and has safely shut itself down to prevent a problem.

High DIY-safe £120-280

What to check first

  1. Check that your gas emergency control valve (usually by the meter) is in the 'on' position
  2. Check if other gas appliances in your home, like a hob, are working correctly
  3. Press and hold the reset button for a few seconds to see if the boiler restarts

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition Electrode
  • Flame Sensing Probe
  • Gas Valve
  • PCB

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1 operating states & engineer diagnostics

Not faults — these are normal operating states. Tap to expand.