BoilerFaultCodes 8.iii Medium
Your boiler's water pump is struggling to circulate water properly because it has become partially blocked or clogged.
Book a service
This fault should be looked at by a Gas Safe engineer within the next week or two. It may get worse if left.
Technical description: Pump noisy - Debris in pump
Typical repair cost £120-220 (including labour)
Engineer required
This fault requires a Gas Safe registered engineer. Do not attempt gas-related repairs yourself.
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