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E270 High

Your boiler has detected that it is overheating because water is not moving through the system properly.

Technical description: Dry fire
Typical repair cost: £120-£350 (including labour)

DIY fix possible

Check that your boiler pressure is between 1 and 1.5 bar on the gaugeEnsure all radiator valves and any isolation valves under the boiler are fully openGently bleed your radiators to remove trapped airReset the boiler to see if the fault clears

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