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7F:0 High Lockout

Your boiler has encountered a technical internal error specifically relating to its main electronic control board which is preventing it from running.

Call an engineer soon

Book a Gas Safe engineer within 24–48 hours. Your boiler may be unsafe or could break down completely if left.

Technical description: Multi-occupancy house

What causes this fault?

This fault occurs when the boiler's internal computer module fails to communicate correctly with the rest of the heating system. It is usually caused by an electrical component failure on the main circuit board or a corruption in the boiler's specific software settings. Hardware wear and tear or a power surge can often trigger this total system shutdown.

Typical repair cost £350-650 (including labour)

Engineer required

This fault requires a Gas Safe registered engineer. Do not attempt gas-related repairs yourself.

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