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82 Medium Warning

Your boiler has detected an unstable flame or a temporary communication issue and is trying to reset itself automatically.

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This fault should be looked at by a Gas Safe engineer within the next week or two. It may get worse if left.

Technical description: Temporary fault code (Refer to section 7.10)

What causes this fault?

This fault occurs when the boiler's control system loses the signal that confirms a flame is present, causing it to lose confidence in the ignition process. The most common reasons are worn-out electrodes that can no longer sense the heat properly or a minor electrical glitch within the circuit board that prevents it from processing sensor data.

Typical repair cost £100-280 (including labour)

DIY fix possible

Wait up to 15 minutes to see if the boiler clears the code and restarts automaticallyPerform a manual reset by turning the mode selector switch to the 'R' position for a few secondsCheck that other gas appliances in your home are working to ensure there is a gas supply

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