High
F.67 on Vaillant Combi Compact 242EB

Your boiler's internal computer is receiving a confused signal from the flame sensor, preventing the system from heating up as a safety precaution.

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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

Electronic fault in the flame system

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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