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FAQs & Help

Information & frequently asked questions on our boilers, parts & controls.

  • Flashing F AND 7 Low Mains Volume
    • Voltage to the boiler may be too low

    • Contact a local electrician to inspect the electrics of your property

  • Flashing F AND 0 No Water Flow Thermistor
    • Reset the boiler

    • If this does not fix the problem, please contact us quoting error code F0 as this will require a visit from an engineer.

  • Flashing C AND 2 BCC Chip
    • Reset the boiler

    • If this does not fix the problem, please contact us quoting error code C2 as this will require a visit from an engineer.

  • Flashing C AND 0 BCC Activation Fault
    • Reset the boiler

    • If this does not fix the problem, please contact us quoting error code C0 as this will require a visit from an engineer.

  • Flashing F AND D No Water Flow
    • Turn the boiler off and bleed/let out the air of your radiators. Ensure the boiler pressure is still at 1 to 1.5 BAR and turn the boiler back on.

    • Your central heating pump may not be running. Gently touch it and if it's working properly, there should be a gentle vibration and it should also be warm

    • If you believe the central heating pump is NOT running, contact your installer.

    • If you believe the central heating pump is running, please contact us quoting error code FA as this will require a visit from an engineer.

    View our video on how to top up your boiler pressure:

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  • Flashing F AND U Flow & Return Differential more than 50⁰
    • There difference between the water flow and return is too high (more than 50⁰)

    • Turn the boiler off and bleed/let out the air of your radiators. Ensure the boiler pressure is still at 1 to 1.5 BAR and turn the boiler back on. 

    • Possible blockage, please contact us quoting error code FU (we won't take offence) as this will require a visit from an engineer.

    View our video on how to top up your boiler pressure:

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  • Flashing F AND A Flow & Return Reversed
    • The flow and return differential is wrong and may have been installed correctly / possible crossed pipes.

    • Please contact the installer

  • Flashing S AND E Service Interval Timer

    Please contact the installer

  • Flashing L AND C: 5 Boiler Reset in 15 Minutes
    • The boiler has been reset too many times in 15 minutes.

    • Turn the power to the boiler on and off again to reset

  • Flashing L AND 4 Flow Thermistor
    • Reset the boiler

    • If this does not fix the problem, please contact us quoting error code L4 as this will require a visit from an engineer.

  • Flashing D AND U Divertor valve in mid-position for service
    • Rotate all knobs fully clockwise

    • Turn the boiler off

    • Turn the boiler back on and then press restart

  • My central heating isn't working but hot water is working
    • Turn your thermostat to its maximum position and check if a C appears on the boiler display. If the boiler fires and the radiators come on, this means the room thermostat wasn't set higher than the room temperature.

    • If the boiler still doesn't fire, please contact us as this will require a visit from an engineer

  • When my hot water is running, the central heating is getting warm - with Combi Boiler installed

    Please contact us as this will require a visit from an engineer.

  • Why does my boiler lose pressure?

    Often, with a newly filled system, there can be air in the water used. Over time this is released into the system causing a pressure drop. Another cause of pressure loss could be not having enough expansion in the system.  There could also be a slight leak within the system which may not be noticeable without detailed checking.  Finally, it could be due to a component failure within the boiler. If the system requires topping up frequently it needs to be checked by a professional to find the source of the pressure loss.

  • My boiler display is blank, what does this mean?

    A blank display is an indication that there is no power to the boiler. Alternatively a component within the boiler may have failed and a callout is required, please contact our Customer Service department on 01482 498660.