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Test1 High Lockout

Your boiler appears to have no power and is completely unresponsive to any commands.

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

Technical description: No display, boiler inactive

What causes this fault?

This fault occurs when the boiler's electronic brain loses its power supply or suffers a total electrical failure. It is most commonly caused by a blown internal fuse or a capacitor failure on the main circuit board, which prevents electricity from reaching the display and controls. In some cases, it can also be triggered by a faulty connection between the user interface and the main component board.

This issue often occurs following summer storms or power surges, though it is also common during the first cold snap of winter when the components are suddenly put under increased electrical load.

Typical repair cost £100-350 (including labour)

DIY fix possible

Check if other appliances in the house are working to rule out a power cutCheck your main consumer unit (fuse box) to see if a circuit has trippedEnsure the boiler's fused spur switch is turned on and the fuse inside has not blown

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