Sime Ecomfort System 25 HE Fault codes & diagnostics

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

System Natural Gas 2003-2012 Discontinued
GC Number 41-283-04
Download the Sime Ecomfort System 25 HE 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 your heating system, which means it has stopped heating your home or water to prevent damage.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Central heating pump
  • Flow switch
  • System filter

Related codes

Red LED after flow switch

Your boiler has stopped because its internal safety sensors have detected that water is either not moving through the system or is becoming too hot.

High DIY-safe £120-350

What to check first

  1. Check that your system pressure is between 1 and 1.5 bar on the pressure gauge.
  2. Ensure all radiator valves and any isolation valves under the boiler are fully open.
  3. Try restarting the boiler by turning the selector switch to the 'reset' position for a few seconds.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Circulation Pump
  • Water Flow Switch
  • Overheat Limit Thermostat

Related codes

Red LED on (solid)

Your boiler has failed to light the gas and has locked itself out for safety.

High DIY-safe £100-280

What to check first

  1. Check that your gas emergency control valve and meter are turned on
  2. If you have a prepayment meter, ensure you have credit available
  3. Press the reset button once to see if the boiler restarts

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Gas valve
  • Ignition lead
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)

Related codes

1 operating states & engineer diagnostics

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