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E5 High

Your boiler's burner has stopped working and has gone into a safety lockout mode.

Technical description: Burner fault (possibly burner lockout)
Typical repair cost: £90-250 (including labour)

DIY fix possible

Check that you have enough oil in your storage tankEnsure the oil supply valve is fully openPress the illuminated reset button on the burner once and wait for it to restart

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