Your boiler is briefly keeping the internal fan and pump running to safely cool down the heat exchanger after a heating cycle.
This is a minor fault. Keep an eye on it and mention it at your next annual boiler service. Reset the boiler and see if it clears.
Technical description: Heatingmode:Pump/fanoverrun
What causes this fault?
This is a normal part of the boiler's operation and occurs when the heating has finished its cycle. The boiler keeps the internal pump and fan running for a few minutes to dissipate residual heat and safely cool down the internal components. It is not a breakdown and the system will resume normal operation as soon as the cooling process is complete.
DIY fix possible
This fault may be fixable without an engineer. Check your manual first.
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