F.71 High
Your boiler has detected that the sensors measuring water temperature are not reading correctly or are out of sync, causing the system to shut down for safety.
Technical description: Flow/return temperature sensor
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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Parts commonly replaced
- Flow temperature sensor (NTC thermistor)
- Return temperature sensor
- Wiring harness
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