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153 High

Your boiler has been manually reset too many times and has temporarily locked itself to prevent further issues.

Technical description: Forced reset unit unlocked
Typical repair cost: £0-120 (including labour)

DIY fix possible

Switch the boiler electrical supply off at the spur switchWait for at least 30 secondsSwitch the power back on to allow the system to clear the lockout

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