BoilerFaultCodes.com
GREEN LED ON every 6-secs Low Information

Your boiler is in normal standby mode and is simply waiting for you to turn on the heating or hot water.

Monitor it

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: At stand-by with no faults

What causes this fault?

This is the standard status for your boiler when it is powered on but not currently being asked to provide heat. It means the internal systems have passed all safety checks and the unit is simply resting until you turn on a hot tap or the thermostat clicks on. There is no physical fault or component failure occurring when you see this light sequence.

Typical repair cost £0 (including labour)

DIY fix possible

Check that your room thermostat is turned upEnsure your programmer or timer is set to 'ON'Check that the boiler main power switch is in the correct position

Find a Gas Safe engineer

Search the official register for a qualified engineer in your area.

Gas Safe Register →

Protect yourself from future repair bills

A boiler cover plan would cover faults like GREEN LED ON every 6-secs — no call-out fees, no surprises.

Top rated
OpenFix
Boiler & heating care plans
Get a quote →
Hometree
from £12.95/month
Get a quote →
HomeServe
from £8.00/month
Get a quote →

Affiliate links — we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Vokera Compact HE is discontinued — time for a new one?

Parts for discontinued models can be hard to find and expensive. A new A-rated boiler could save you money on both repairs and energy bills.

UK's #1 online installer
Boxt
Fixed-price online quotes. Next-day installation.
Get a free quote →
Heatable
Instant online boiler quotes from £1,499.
Get a free quote →
iHeat
Fast installation. Price match guarantee.
Get a free quote →

Affiliate links — we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Related fault codes