High
8.ii on Chaffoteaux Celtic 2 24 Rsc

Your boiler is struggling because trapped air is preventing water from circulating properly, which is making the pump sound noisy and preventing heating.

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Book a Gas Safe engineer within 24 to 48 hours. Your boiler may be unsafe or could break down completely if left.

Technical description

Pump noisy - Air separator not venting

Engineer required

This is a high severity fault. Stop using the boiler and call a Gas Safe registered engineer. Do not attempt gas-related repairs yourself.

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