Your boiler is currently operating in a temporary status mode to calibrate its power output, rather than indicating a fault that requires repair.
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d.1 Your boiler is currently running its internal pump to move leftover heat away from the system, which is a normal process and usually not a fault unless it stays on constantly.
Your boiler is currently running its internal pump to move leftover heat away from the system, which is a normal process and usually not a fault unless it stays on constantly.
Parts commonly replaced
- Pump
- Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
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d.2 Your boiler is currently in a brief, normal safety pause to prevent it from switching on and off too frequently.
Your boiler is currently in a brief, normal safety pause to prevent it from switching on and off too frequently.
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d.5 Your boiler is currently reporting its internal temperature target, which is a status message rather than a breakdown.
Your boiler is currently reporting its internal temperature target, which is a status message rather than a breakdown.
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d.7 Your boiler is currently displaying its warm water preset status rather than an active fault, indicating your hot water pre-heating feature is enabled.
Your boiler is currently displaying its warm water preset status rather than an active fault, indicating your hot water pre-heating feature is enabled.
What to check first
- Navigate the digital display to the d.7 setting
- Observe the value shown
- Identify if the setting is relevant to your specific boiler usage
- Consult the user manual to see if a simple adjustment is permitted
Parts commonly replaced
- Main PCB
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d.8 Your boiler is operating normally and is simply confirming that it has received a signal from your thermostat or timer to start heating your home.
Your boiler is operating normally and is simply confirming that it has received a signal from your thermostat or timer to start heating your home.
What to check first
- Check your room thermostat or smart controller settings
- Ensure your timer or programmer is set to 'On' or 'Auto'
- If you do not want the heating on, adjust the temperature down on your wall controller
d.10 Your boiler has detected an issue with the water pump that moves heat around your radiators, meaning your heating system may struggle or stop working entirely.
Your boiler has detected an issue with the water pump that moves heat around your radiators, meaning your heating system may struggle or stop working entirely.
Parts commonly replaced
- Circulating Pump
- Pump Connector Cable
- Printed Circuit Board
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d.11 Your boiler is struggling to send a signal to the water circulation system, which means it cannot effectively push heat to your radiators or taps.
Your boiler is struggling to send a signal to the water circulation system, which means it cannot effectively push heat to your radiators or taps.
Parts commonly replaced
- External pump
- Wiring harness
- Main PCB
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d.13 Your boiler has detected an issue with an add-on pump responsible for moving water through your heating system.
Your boiler has detected an issue with an add-on pump responsible for moving water through your heating system.
Parts commonly replaced
- External circulation pump
- Pump wiring harness
- PCB
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d.14 Your boiler is struggling to push water around your heating system because the internal pump is not running at the correct speed.
Your boiler is struggling to push water around your heating system because the internal pump is not running at the correct speed.
Parts commonly replaced
- Central heating pump
- Pump speed control module
- PCB
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d.16 Your boiler is having trouble communicating with the pump responsible for moving water through your heating system, which means it cannot circulate heat effectively.
Your boiler is having trouble communicating with the pump responsible for moving water through your heating system, which means it cannot circulate heat effectively.
Parts commonly replaced
- Central heating pump
- Wiring harness
- Printed Circuit Board
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d.22 Your boiler has received a request to heat your hot water and is operating exactly as it should to fulfill that demand.
Your boiler has received a request to heat your hot water and is operating exactly as it should to fulfill that demand.
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d.23 Your boiler is currently indicating that it is switching between its summer and winter operational modes based on the position of the control dial.
Your boiler is currently indicating that it is switching between its summer and winter operational modes based on the position of the control dial.
What to check first
- Turn the heating control knob fully to the left and then back to the right to reset its position
- Switch the boiler off at the fused spur for 30 seconds to allow the internal electronics to reboot
- Ensure the knob is firmly pressed onto its spindle and is not obstructed by the casing
Parts commonly replaced
- User interface board
- Potentiometer dial
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Your boiler is currently focused on keeping an internal reserve of hot water ready for immediate use, which is a normal operational status rather than a fault.
d.34 Your boiler is simply reporting the current speed at which the internal air fan is spinning, rather than indicating a fault.
Your boiler is simply reporting the current speed at which the internal air fan is spinning, rather than indicating a fault.
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d.35 Your boiler is struggling to switch between heating your radiators and providing hot water to your taps.
Your boiler is struggling to switch between heating your radiators and providing hot water to your taps.
Parts commonly replaced
- Diverter valve
- Diverter valve actuator motor
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d.40 This code is simply a status message from your boiler showing you the current temperature of the water flowing through your heating system, rather than an error or a fault.
This code is simply a status message from your boiler showing you the current temperature of the water flowing through your heating system, rather than an error or a fault.
What to check first
- Check your display to see if the system is currently heating
- Observe if the fault code disappears when the heating or hot water demand stops
- Monitor the boiler for any actual error codes appearing instead of the status number
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d.41 Your boiler is simply displaying the current temperature of the water returning to the system, which is a status readout rather than a fault.
Your boiler is simply displaying the current temperature of the water returning to the system, which is a status readout rather than a fault.
What to check first
- Check your boiler display manual to see if you have accidentally entered the diagnostic menu
- Press the 'i' button or the 'Reset' button (if applicable) to return the display to the standard temperature readout
- Ensure your system pressure is at the correct level of 1-1.5 bar
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d.44 Your boiler is displaying a real-time measurement of the flame signal, which is a diagnostic check rather than an active error, but if it is persisting, it indicates the system is struggling to confirm the burner has lit correctly.
Your boiler is displaying a real-time measurement of the flame signal, which is a diagnostic check rather than an active error, but if it is persisting, it indicates the system is struggling to confirm the burner has lit correctly.
Parts commonly replaced
- Flame rectification electrode
- Ignition lead
- Printed Circuit Board
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d.46 Your boiler is struggling to communicate with its outdoor weather sensor, so it is currently ignoring local temperature readings and defaulting to standard operations.
Your boiler is struggling to communicate with its outdoor weather sensor, so it is currently ignoring local temperature readings and defaulting to standard operations.
Parts commonly replaced
- Outside temperature sensor
- Wiring loom
- VRC 410s control unit
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d.47 Your boiler is simply displaying the current temperature reading from the weather sensor installed outside your home.
Your boiler is simply displaying the current temperature reading from the weather sensor installed outside your home.
Parts commonly replaced
- Outdoor temperature sensor
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d.60 Your boiler has detected that it has shut itself down to prevent overheating too many times recently, indicating a struggle to circulate water properly.
Your boiler has detected that it has shut itself down to prevent overheating too many times recently, indicating a struggle to circulate water properly.
Parts commonly replaced
- Pump
- Diverter valve
- Primary heat exchanger
- System filter
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d.61 Your boiler has recorded several failed attempts to start up recently and has now stopped running for your protection.
Your boiler has recorded several failed attempts to start up recently and has now stopped running for your protection.
Parts commonly replaced
- Ignition electrode
- Gas valve
- PCB
- Flame sensor
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d.67 Your boiler is perfectly fine; it is currently taking a mandatory short break to prevent the system from overheating and will automatically restart on its own.
Your boiler is perfectly fine; it is currently taking a mandatory short break to prevent the system from overheating and will automatically restart on its own.
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d.68 Your boiler is failing to ignite for the first time during its startup sequence.
Your boiler is failing to ignite for the first time during its startup sequence.
Parts commonly replaced
- Ignition electrode
- Gas valve
- Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
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d.69 Your boiler tried to fire up as requested but failed to ignite successfully on its second attempt, causing it to lock out for safety.
Your boiler tried to fire up as requested but failed to ignite successfully on its second attempt, causing it to lock out for safety.
Parts commonly replaced
- Ignition electrode
- Gas valve
- Control board (PCB)
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d.71 Your boiler has detected that the system settings for your heating are outside of the normal range, typically indicating a configuration error or an issue with the control board sensing the setup.
Your boiler has detected that the system settings for your heating are outside of the normal range, typically indicating a configuration error or an issue with the control board sensing the setup.
Parts commonly replaced
- Main Electronic Control Board
- Control sensor
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d.72 Your boiler is correctly performing a routine check to ensure the water inside is being circulated and heated properly for your hot water supply.
Your boiler is correctly performing a routine check to ensure the water inside is being circulated and heated properly for your hot water supply.
Parts commonly replaced
- NTC Sensor
- PCB
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d.73 Your boiler is struggling to accurately read or maintain the temperature for its quick-start hot water function or solar heating setup.
Your boiler is struggling to accurately read or maintain the temperature for its quick-start hot water function or solar heating setup.
Parts commonly replaced
- NTC temperature sensor
- Printed Circuit Board
d.80 This is not an error code, but simply a display showing the total number of hours your boiler has spent running since it was installed.
This is not an error code, but simply a display showing the total number of hours your boiler has spent running since it was installed.
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This code is simply a status message showing the total number of hours your system has been heating hot water and is not an indication of a fault.
d.82 This code is simply a counter displaying how many times your boiler has turned its heating cycle on and off; it is not an error message and does not indicate a fault.
This code is simply a counter displaying how many times your boiler has turned its heating cycle on and off; it is not an error message and does not indicate a fault.
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This code is not an actual fault; it is simply an information display showing the total number of times your boiler has started up to heat water.
F.0 Your boiler's temperature sensor is failing to provide a reading, which has caused the system to shut down for safety.
Your boiler's temperature sensor is failing to provide a reading, which has caused the system to shut down for safety.
Parts commonly replaced
- Flow NTC thermistor
- Wiring harness
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F.00 Your boiler has lost the signal from the sensor that monitors the water temperature, causing it to shut down to prevent overheating.
Your boiler has lost the signal from the sensor that monitors the water temperature, causing it to shut down to prevent overheating.
Parts commonly replaced
- Flow temperature sensor (NTC)
- Wiring harness
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F.1 Your boiler is struggling to accurately measure the temperature of the water returning to it, which prevents it from heating your home safely and has caused it to shut down for protection.
Your boiler is struggling to accurately measure the temperature of the water returning to it, which prevents it from heating your home safely and has caused it to shut down for protection.
Parts commonly replaced
- Return NTC sensor
- Wiring harness
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F.01 Your boiler's internal sensor that monitors the temperature of water returning to the system has lost its connection or stopped working, causing the unit to shut down for safety.
Your boiler's internal sensor that monitors the temperature of water returning to the system has lost its connection or stopped working, causing the unit to shut down for safety.
Parts commonly replaced
- Return NTC sensor
- Wiring harness lead
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F.10 Your boiler has detected a faulty temperature sensor reading, causing it to shut down to prevent overheating.
Your boiler has detected a faulty temperature sensor reading, causing it to shut down to prevent overheating.
Parts commonly replaced
- Flow NTC thermistor
- Wiring harness
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F.11 Your boiler's internal sensor that monitors the temperature of water returning to the system is reading incorrectly, causing the boiler to shut down for safety.
Your boiler's internal sensor that monitors the temperature of water returning to the system is reading incorrectly, causing the boiler to shut down for safety.
Parts commonly replaced
- Return NTC thermistor sensor
- Wiring harness
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F.13 Your boiler is struggling to accurately read the temperature of your hot water cylinder because there is a faulty electrical connection or sensor.
Your boiler is struggling to accurately read the temperature of your hot water cylinder because there is a faulty electrical connection or sensor.
Parts commonly replaced
- Hot water cylinder NTC sensor
- Wiring harness
F.20 Your boiler has switched itself off because it has become dangerously overheated and triggered a safety shut-down.
Your boiler has switched itself off because it has become dangerously overheated and triggered a safety shut-down.
Parts commonly replaced
- NTC sensor
- Pump
- Main heat exchanger
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F.22 Your boiler has detected that the water pressure inside the system has dropped too low to operate safely.
Your boiler has detected that the water pressure inside the system has dropped too low to operate safely.
What to check first
- Locate the filling loop (a silver braided hose) under your boiler or near your cylinder.
- Open the small valves at either end of the loop to allow mains water into the heating system.
- Watch the pressure gauge on the front of the boiler until the needle reaches the green zone (typically 1.0 to 1.5 bar).
- Close both valves tightly and ensure the filling loop is disconnected if it is a temporary hose.
Parts commonly replaced
- Pressure relief valve
- Expansion vessel
- Pressure sensor
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F.23 Your boiler has detected that water is not circulating properly through the system, causing the water to get much hotter in one part of the pipe than another.
Your boiler has detected that water is not circulating properly through the system, causing the water to get much hotter in one part of the pipe than another.
Parts commonly replaced
- Central heating pump
- System filter
- Heat exchanger
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F.24 Your boiler is struggling because it does not have enough water circulating inside it, causing the system to heat up much faster than it safely can.
Your boiler is struggling because it does not have enough water circulating inside it, causing the system to heat up much faster than it safely can.
What to check first
- Check your boiler's pressure gauge and ensure it is between 1 and 1.5 bar
- If the pressure is low, locate the filling loop (usually a silver braided hose under the boiler)
- Slowly open the valves on the filling loop to top up the system pressure to 1.5 bar, then close both valves tightly
Parts commonly replaced
- System pressure sensor
- Circulation pump
- Central heating diverter valve
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F.25 Your boiler has detected a potential overheating issue and has safely shut itself down to prevent damage.
Your boiler has detected a potential overheating issue and has safely shut itself down to prevent damage.
Parts commonly replaced
- Flue gas thermal fuse
- Compact thermal unit
- Wiring harness
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F.27 Your boiler has detected a flame when it is not supposed to be lit, which is a safety lock-out to prevent potential issues.
Your boiler has detected a flame when it is not supposed to be lit, which is a safety lock-out to prevent potential issues.
Parts commonly replaced
- Flame rectification electrode
- Gas valve
- Main printed circuit board (PCB)
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F.28 Your boiler is failing to light because it cannot detect a flame, meaning you currently have no heating or hot water.
Your boiler is failing to light because it cannot detect a flame, meaning you currently have no heating or hot water.
Parts commonly replaced
- Ignition lead
- Ignition electrode
- Gas valve
- Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
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F.29 Your boiler has stopped because the flame inside has gone out and will not stay lit, meaning you currently have no heating or hot water.
Your boiler has stopped because the flame inside has gone out and will not stay lit, meaning you currently have no heating or hot water.
Parts commonly replaced
- Gas valve
- Flame rectification probe
- Ignition lead
- PCB
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F.32 Your boiler's fan is failing to spin at the correct speed, which prevents it from safely venting exhaust gases and starting your heating.
Your boiler's fan is failing to spin at the correct speed, which prevents it from safely venting exhaust gases and starting your heating.
Parts commonly replaced
- Fan assembly
- Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
- Wiring harness
F.41 Your boiler has detected a problem with the internal part that controls the fuel supply, meaning it has shut down as a safety precaution and will not produce heat or hot water.
Your boiler has detected a problem with the internal part that controls the fuel supply, meaning it has shut down as a safety precaution and will not produce heat or hot water.
Parts commonly replaced
- Gas valve
- Wiring harness
- Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
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F.42 Your boiler's internal computer is struggling to identify its own specific model settings because of a faulty electronic identification component.
Your boiler's internal computer is struggling to identify its own specific model settings because of a faulty electronic identification component.
Parts commonly replaced
- Coding resistor
- Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
F.60 Your boiler's internal computer has encountered a serious internal error and can no longer control the heating system safely.
Your boiler's internal computer has encountered a serious internal error and can no longer control the heating system safely.
Parts commonly replaced
- Main printed circuit board (PCB)
- Wiring harness or electrical ribbon cable
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F.61 Your boiler's internal computer has encountered a critical communication error and cannot safely operate the system.
Your boiler's internal computer has encountered a critical communication error and cannot safely operate the system.
Parts commonly replaced
- Main Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
- Wiring harness
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F.62 Your boiler has detected an internal computer error and has shut itself down as a safety precaution.
Your boiler has detected an internal computer error and has shut itself down as a safety precaution.
Parts commonly replaced
- Main printed circuit board (PCB)
- Gas valve
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F.63 Your boiler's internal computer has encountered a critical communication error and can no longer safely operate.
Your boiler's internal computer has encountered a critical communication error and can no longer safely operate.
Parts commonly replaced
- Main printed circuit board (PCB)
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F.64 Your boiler's internal computer has encountered a serious internal error and cannot communicate properly with its own parts, meaning the boiler has shut down for safety.
Your boiler's internal computer has encountered a serious internal error and cannot communicate properly with its own parts, meaning the boiler has shut down for safety.
Parts commonly replaced
- Main Electronic Control Board
- Wiring harness
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F.65 Your boiler has detected an internal issue with its main brain, causing it to stop working to ensure your safety.
Your boiler has detected an internal issue with its main brain, causing it to stop working to ensure your safety.
Parts commonly replaced
- Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
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F.67 Your boiler’s internal computer is having a major communication error and can no longer safely operate the heating system.
Your boiler’s internal computer is having a major communication error and can no longer safely operate the heating system.
Parts commonly replaced
- Main Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
- Flame detection circuit component
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F.70 Your boiler's computer has lost its identification settings, meaning it no longer knows exactly which model it is and has stopped working to prevent errors.
Your boiler's computer has lost its identification settings, meaning it no longer knows exactly which model it is and has stopped working to prevent errors.
Parts commonly replaced
- Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
- Display and interface module
F.75 Your boiler has detected that the water pressure is not changing correctly when it starts, so it has shut down to prevent internal damage.
Your boiler has detected that the water pressure is not changing correctly when it starts, so it has shut down to prevent internal damage.
Parts commonly replaced
- Pressure sensor
- Central heating pump
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S.0 Your boiler is currently in standby mode because it is not receiving a request for heat from your thermostat or hot water timer.
Your boiler is currently in standby mode because it is not receiving a request for heat from your thermostat or hot water timer.
What to check first
- Check your room thermostat is set to a temperature higher than the current room temperature.
- Ensure your heating programmer or central heating timer is set to 'On'.
- Check if your hot water cylinder thermostat is calling for heat if you have a traditional tank system.
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S.1 Your boiler is currently working normally and simply letting you know that the internal pump is moving water around your heating system.
Your boiler is currently working normally and simply letting you know that the internal pump is moving water around your heating system.
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S.2 Your boiler is currently preparing to ignite and is circulating water through the system, which is a normal part of the startup sequence.
Your boiler is currently preparing to ignite and is circulating water through the system, which is a normal part of the startup sequence.
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S.3 Your boiler is currently just starting up to prepare for heating; this is a normal status message rather than a fault.
Your boiler is currently just starting up to prepare for heating; this is a normal status message rather than a fault.
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S.4 Your boiler is operating normally and has successfully ignited to provide heating to your home.
Your boiler is operating normally and has successfully ignited to provide heating to your home.
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S.6 Your boiler is simply running its internal cooling fan for a short time after your heating has turned off to clear any remaining heat from the system.
Your boiler is simply running its internal cooling fan for a short time after your heating has turned off to clear any remaining heat from the system.
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S.7 Your boiler is currently running its internal pump to safely move leftover heat away from the main unit after your heating has finished.
Your boiler is currently running its internal pump to safely move leftover heat away from the main unit after your heating has finished.
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Your boiler is perfectly healthy and is simply pausing between heating cycles to prevent unnecessary wear and excessive fuel consumption.
S.10 Your boiler is correctly responding to a request to heat your domestic hot water and is operating normally.
Your boiler is correctly responding to a request to heat your domestic hot water and is operating normally.
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S.11 Your boiler is currently operating normally to heat your hot water, so it is simply showing you what stage of the heating cycle it is in.
Your boiler is currently operating normally to heat your hot water, so it is simply showing you what stage of the heating cycle it is in.
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S.13 Your boiler is currently working as it should and is in the process of lighting the flame to heat your water.
Your boiler is currently working as it should and is in the process of lighting the flame to heat your water.
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S.14 Your boiler is currently operating normally as it heats water for your taps or shower.
Your boiler is currently operating normally as it heats water for your taps or shower.
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S.16 Your boiler is simply running its internal cooling fan for a few moments after finishing a hot water cycle to move excess heat away from the system.
Your boiler is simply running its internal cooling fan for a few moments after finishing a hot water cycle to move excess heat away from the system.
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Your boiler is currently circulating hot water inside the system to cool itself down after heating your taps, which is a normal process.
S.20 Your boiler is currently performing a routine task to keep the water inside it pre-heated so that your hot water taps run warm more quickly.
Your boiler is currently performing a routine task to keep the water inside it pre-heated so that your hot water taps run warm more quickly.
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S.21 Your boiler is simply performing a routine check to ensure it is ready to provide hot water quickly, so there is no fault with your system.
Your boiler is simply performing a routine check to ensure it is ready to provide hot water quickly, so there is no fault with your system.
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S.23 Your boiler is currently just going through its normal process of starting up to prepare your hot water.
Your boiler is currently just going through its normal process of starting up to prepare your hot water.
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S.24 Your boiler is operating normally and is currently heating up its internal water store to ensure you have hot water available quickly.
Your boiler is operating normally and is currently heating up its internal water store to ensure you have hot water available quickly.
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S.26 Your boiler is currently running its cooling fan to clear out waste gases after you have finished using hot water, which is a normal part of the shutdown process.
Your boiler is currently running its cooling fan to clear out waste gases after you have finished using hot water, which is a normal part of the shutdown process.
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S.27 Your boiler is currently just finishing a routine cycle to circulate leftover warm water through your pipes, which is a normal part of its operation.
Your boiler is currently just finishing a routine cycle to circulate leftover warm water through your pipes, which is a normal part of its operation.
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S.28 Your boiler is perfectly fine and is simply taking a short break between heating cycles to prevent unnecessary wear and save energy.
Your boiler is perfectly fine and is simply taking a short break between heating cycles to prevent unnecessary wear and save energy.
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S.30 Your boiler is currently in standby mode because it is not receiving a signal from your thermostat or timer to turn on the heating.
Your boiler is currently in standby mode because it is not receiving a signal from your thermostat or timer to turn on the heating.
What to check first
- Check that your room thermostat or smart controller is set to a temperature higher than the current room temperature.
- Ensure your programmer or heating timer is set to the 'On' or 'Timed' position.
- Check for dead batteries in your wireless wall thermostat.
S.32 Your boiler is currently pausing before starting up because it is waiting for the air extraction system to safely prepare for operation.
Your boiler is currently pausing before starting up because it is waiting for the air extraction system to safely prepare for operation.
Parts commonly replaced
- Fan unit
- PCB
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S.34 Your boiler has detected that the temperature is low and is temporarily running its internal pump to prevent the water inside from freezing.
Your boiler has detected that the temperature is low and is temporarily running its internal pump to prevent the water inside from freezing.
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S.36 Your boiler is currently in standby mode because it is not receiving a signal from your thermostat or timer to turn on the heating.
Your boiler is currently in standby mode because it is not receiving a signal from your thermostat or timer to turn on the heating.
What to check first
- Check your room thermostat and set it to a temperature higher than the current room temperature
- Ensure your programmer or heating timer is set to the 'ON' position for the current time
- Check if any external smart heating controls or apps require a reboot or are showing a connection error
Parts commonly replaced
- External thermostat
- Programmer/Timer
- Wiring harness
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S.37 Your boiler is currently pausing to allow the internal exhaust fan to settle down before it attempts to ignite the flame.
Your boiler is currently pausing to allow the internal exhaust fan to settle down before it attempts to ignite the flame.
Parts commonly replaced
- Fan unit
- Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
- Wiring harness
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S.39 Your boiler has detected that the water temperature in your underfloor heating pipework has become too hot and has safely switched off to prevent damage.
Your boiler has detected that the water temperature in your underfloor heating pipework has become too hot and has safely switched off to prevent damage.
Parts commonly replaced
- Contact thermostat
- Underfloor heating pump
- Mixing valve
S.53 Your boiler has detected low water pressure and has entered a temporary safety pause to prevent damage while it waits for the system to refill or stabilize.
Your boiler has detected low water pressure and has entered a temporary safety pause to prevent damage while it waits for the system to refill or stabilize.
What to check first
- Check your boiler pressure gauge; it should be between 1.0 and 1.5 bar.
- If it is below 1.0, locate the external filling loop hose underneath the boiler.
- Open the valves on the filling loop to allow cold water into the system until the needle reaches 1.5 bar, then securely close both valves.
Parts commonly replaced
- Filling loop
- Pressure relief valve
- Pressure sensor
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S.54 Your boiler has detected that the water pressure inside the system is low and is waiting for it to reach a safe level before attempting to start again.
Your boiler has detected that the water pressure inside the system is low and is waiting for it to reach a safe level before attempting to start again.
What to check first
- Locate the external filling loop, which is a silver braided hose connecting two pipes under the boiler
- Open the small valve(s) on the hose until you hear water flowing into the system
- Monitor the pressure gauge on the front of the boiler until it reaches between 1.0 and 1.5 bar
- Close the valve(s) tightly and the boiler should automatically clear the code
Parts commonly replaced
- Filling loop
- Pressure relief valve
- Pressure sensor