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F12 Medium

Your boiler has lost its connection to the sensor that monitors your hot water temperature, which means you will likely experience cold showers until it is fixed.

Technical description: Domestic hot water (DHW) sensor fault – sensor damaged, wiring shorted or wiring disconnected – check the wiring
Typical repair cost: £90-160 (including labour)

Engineer required

This fault requires a Gas Safe registered engineer. Do not attempt gas-related repairs yourself.

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