High
E83 on Warmhaus Enerwa

Your boiler has detected an inconsistent flame, which is often caused by a temporary interruption in the gas supply or a slight blockage in the air vent.

Call an engineer soon

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

What the manual says

Manufacturer manual

Temporary mis-burning error – could be due to a gas pressure or flue line issue.

From this model's manual
Verified against the Warmhaus Enerwa installation & service manual, page 62.
Plain-English guidance below. Severity, DIY steps, costs and parts are our interpretation to help you act, not text from the manual.

What causes this fault?

This fault occurs when the boiler's internal sensor detects that the flame is flickering or unstable rather than burning steadily. The most common reason is a temporary disruption in the balance of gas and air, which prevents the boiler from maintaining a safe and consistent heat output.

This issue can sometimes appear during very windy weather, as strong gusts can occasionally interfere with the air pressure entering the flue pipe.

Engineer required

This is a high severity fault. Stop using the boiler and call a Gas Safe registered engineer. Do not attempt gas-related repairs yourself.

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