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Flow return reversed High

Your boiler has detected that hot water is moving in the wrong direction or through the wrong pipe, which is preventing it from heating your home safely.

Technical description: Check if the flow thermistor is correctly clipped to pipe. If not, replace flow thermistor.
Typical repair cost: £100-220 (including labour)

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

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