Burner High
The burner on your oil boiler has shut itself down for safety, which means your heating and hot water have stopped working.
Technical description: Check the burner lockout reset button is lit, if yes press the reset button to start the burner if burner fails call an engineer
Typical repair cost: £120-350 (including labour)
DIY fix possible
Check that you have enough heating oil in your tankLocate the red/orange reset button on the burner (accessible behind the main front panel)Press the reset button once and wait for the burner to fire upIf the burner fails to start or cuts out again immediately, do not press it more than twice; call a technician
Protect yourself from future repair bills
A boiler cover plan would cover faults like Burner — no call-out fees, no surprises.
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Parts commonly replaced
- Photocell
- Oil nozzle
- Fuel pump
- Ignition electrodes
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