BoilerFaultCodesYour boiler is still sensing a flame even though it has tried to turn the gas off, which is a safety conflict that requires a professional inspection.
Turn off your boiler and stop using gas appliances. Call a Gas Safe engineer now — this fault can be dangerous if ignored.
Technical description: Flame detected after gas shut off
What causes this fault?
This fault occurs when the boiler's internal sensors continue to detect heat or a flame signal even after the burner should have shut down. The most common reasons are a gas valve that is failing to close fully, or a faulty sensor that is incorrectly reporting a flame to the control board.
Engineer required
This fault requires a Gas Safe registered engineer. Do not attempt gas-related repairs yourself.
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