BoilerFaultCodes HEATER “SMELLS” FROM INSIDE BUILDING Emergency
Your boiler's protective casing may not be sealed tight enough, which can allow gases or odors to escape into your home.
Act immediately
Turn off your boiler and stop using gas appliances. Call a Gas Safe engineer now — this fault can be dangerous if ignored.
Technical description: i) Appliance newness ii) Heater case not fitted correctly iii) Defective sealing around heater case
Typical repair cost £100-200 (including labour)
Engineer required
This fault requires a Gas Safe registered engineer. Do not attempt gas-related repairs yourself.
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