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E2 High Lockout

Your boiler has detected a fault with a temperature sensor that monitors the water sent to your radiators, meaning it cannot safely regulate your heating.

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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: CH flow NTC sensor defective.

What causes this fault?

This fault occurs when the internal sensor responsible for tracking the temperature of water leaving the boiler fails to send a reliable signal to the main control board. The most common reason is that the sensor's internal components have worn out over time or a loose electrical connection has developed within the wiring harness. Because the boiler no longer knows how hot the water is, it shuts down as a safety precaution to prevent overheating.

This fault often appears at the start of autumn when the heating system is first turned on after being idle all summer, which can stress aging electronic components.

Typical repair cost £100-£180 (including labour)

Engineer required

This fault requires a Gas Safe registered engineer. Do not attempt gas-related repairs yourself.

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