High Lockout
E133 on Main Eco Compact

Your boiler has failed to light because it is not receiving enough gas or cannot detect the flame used to heat your water.

Call an engineer soon

Book a Gas Safe engineer within 24 to 48 hours. Your boiler may be unsafe or could break down completely if left.

Technical description

Interruption of gas supply or flame error

What causes this fault?

This fault occurs when your boiler tries to light itself several times but fails to establish or maintain a steady flame. The most common reason is a shortage of gas reaching the burner, often caused by an external supply issue or a blockage in the internal components. It can also happen if the sensor that monitors the flame is dirty or damaged, preventing the boiler from knowing it has successfully fired up.

This fault is much more common during freezing winter temperatures, as the external condensate pipe can freeze and back up, preventing the boiler from lighting.

Engineer required

This is a high severity fault. Stop using the boiler and call a Gas Safe registered engineer. Do not attempt gas-related repairs yourself.

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