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F43 High

Your boiler has stopped to prevent overheating because it cannot move water through the system properly or there is an air pocket trapped inside.

Technical description: Exchanger protection intervention – could be because no system water circulation or there’s air in the system
Typical repair cost: £100-280 (including labour)

DIY fix possible

Check the central heating pressure gauge is between 1 and 1.5 barBleed all radiators to remove trapped airTry resetting the boiler using the 'R' button

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