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5 Green Flashes Low

Your boiler has experienced a temporary electronic communication glitch and is attempting to sort itself out automatically.

Technical description: Parameter error on parameter storage unit (PSU) or printed circuit board (PCB) – this is a temporary error, the system should reset on its own.
Typical repair cost: £0-280 (including labour)

DIY fix possible

Wait for the boiler to complete its automatic reset processIf the flashing continues for more than 15 minutes, turn the selector switch to 'Reset' for five secondsMonitor the boiler to see if the lights return to a steady green

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