BoilerFaultCodes WATER TEMPERATURE High
Your boiler is struggling to heat your hot water properly, usually because the water is flowing through it too quickly for it to warm up or because the gas supply is restricted.
Call an engineer soon
Book a Gas Safe engineer within 24–48 hours. Your boiler may be unsafe or could break down completely if left.
Technical description: i) Water rate too high (LP model) Check water regulator. ii) Insufficient gas flow Check rate and user’s tap is open. iii) Water governor sticking (Mains model) Remove and clean or replace. iv) Incorrect venturi Replace (Mains model 3.65 mm LP model). v) No venturi fitted Fit.
Typical repair cost £120-250 (including labour)
Engineer required
This fault requires a Gas Safe registered engineer. Do not attempt gas-related repairs yourself.
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