E133 High
Your boiler is not receiving enough gas or is struggling to light the flame needed to heat your water and radiators.
Technical description: Gas supply error or flame failure
Typical repair cost: £100-£350 (including labour)
DIY fix possible
Check that your gas emergency control valve is open and any prepaid gas meter has credit.Ensure other gas appliances, like a hob, are working to confirm gas supply to the property.If it is freezing outside, check if your external condensate pipe has frozen and gently thaw it with warm water.Press the Reset button for five seconds to attempt to restart the boiler.
Protect yourself from future repair bills
A boiler cover plan would cover faults like E133 — no call-out fees, no surprises.
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Parts commonly replaced
- Gas valve
- Spark electrode
- Flame sensing probe
- Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
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