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E2 High

Your boiler is struggling to move water through the system, which is usually caused by trapped air or a blockage in the pipes.

Technical description: Poor circulation – try bleeding your radiators
Typical repair cost: £0-250 (including labour)

DIY fix possible

Check that the boiler pressure is between 1 and 1.5 barTurn off the heating and use a radiator key to bleed air from all radiatorsEnsure all radiator valves (TRVs) are fully openReset the boiler using the reset button

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