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4 green flashes Low

Your boiler is having a temporary 'handshake' issue between its internal electronic brains, but it should fix itself automatically.

Technical description: Communication error between printed circuit board (PCB) and control. Temporary error, will self reset.
Typical repair cost: £0-120 (including labour)

DIY fix possible

Wait for the boiler to self-reset as this is often a temporary glitchIf the flashing continues, turn the selector switch to 'Reset' for five secondsMonitor the boiler to see if the green flashes return

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