E161 High
Your boiler has stopped working because the fan used to clear out waste gases is not spinning at the correct speed or has failed to start.
Technical description: Fan fault
Typical repair cost: £250-£450 (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
- Fan assembly
- Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
- Wiring harness
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