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6 Red Flashes High

Your boiler has detected a general internal error, often linked to a small electronic glitch or a sensor that is failing to communicate correctly with the main controls.

Technical description: Miscellaneous
Typical repair cost: £100-280 (including labour)

DIY fix possible

Locate the reset knob on the front control panelTurn the knob to the 'R' (Reset) position and hold for 5 secondsRelease the knob and wait to see if the error light clears and the boiler restarts

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