Potterton Promax HE Store Fault codes & diagnostics

21 fault codes with plain-English explanations, severity ratings, DIY guidance, and repair cost estimates.

System Natural Gas 9-24 kW 2006-2015 Discontinued
GC Numbers 41-591-7641-591-7741-591-9441-601-24

Replaced by: Promax Ultra Store

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21 High

Which version do you have?

The GC number on your boiler's data badge identifies the exact appliance and production years, as recorded in the UK Product Characteristics Database.

GC number Appliance (register name) Produced
41-591-76 Promax HE Store 115 Litre 2006–2015
41-591-77 Promax HE Store 150 Litre 2006–2015
41-601-24 Promax HE Store 90 Litre 2006–2015

All 21 documented codes

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Flash Flash On

Your boiler has stopped working because it cannot properly clear exhaust gases, so it has safely shut itself down to prevent any risk.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Fan assembly
  • Wiring harness
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)

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Flash Off Flash

Your boiler is not receiving enough electricity to power itself properly, so it has shut down to protect its internal electronics.

High Engineer only £100-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Electrical wiring harness
  • External fused spur

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Flash Off On

Your boiler has detected that it is getting too hot and has automatically shut itself down to prevent damage.

High Engineer only £120-£250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Overheat thermostat
  • Pump
  • Diverter valve
  • PCB

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Flash On Flash

Your boiler's internal computer has developed a fault and is failing to communicate properly, meaning it cannot safely start up or provide heating and hot water.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
Flash On On

Your boiler's internal computer has encountered a critical error preventing it from operating effectively.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)

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Lights: Flash Flash On

Your boiler has stopped working because the internal component responsible for moving air and gases through the system has failed to start correctly.

High Engineer only £180-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Fan assembly
  • Wiring harness
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)

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Lights: Flash Off On

Your boiler has detected that it is getting too hot and has automatically shut down for safety reasons to prevent internal damage.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Overheat thermostat
  • Pump
  • Diverter valve
  • PCB

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Lights: Flash On Flash

Your boiler has detected an internal computer error and needs a professional repair to function again.

High Engineer only £300-500

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main PCB
Lights: Flash On On

Your boiler’s internal control system has detected a critical electronic failure, meaning it can no longer safely operate or heat your home.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main Printed Circuit Board (PCB)

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Lights: On Flash Flash

Your boiler has detected that there is not enough water inside the system to operate safely, which has caused it to shut down to prevent damage.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Pressure sensor
  • System bypass valve
  • Pump

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Lights: On Off Flash

Your boiler is detecting that the electrical wires providing its power have been swapped around, which is preventing it from starting safely.

High Engineer only £90-150

Parts commonly replaced

  • Fused spur
  • Boiler power cable
Lights: On On Flash

Your boiler's electronic command center has encountered a critical internal error and can no longer safely control the heating or hot water system.

High Engineer only £300-500

Parts commonly replaced

  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)

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On Flash Flash

Your boiler has detected that there is not enough water inside the system to operate safely, which triggers a protective shutdown to prevent internal damage.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • System pressure relief valve
  • Pressure sensor
  • Diverter valve
  • Expansion vessel

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On Flash On

Your boiler is struggling to accurately measure its own temperature, so it has stopped working to prevent potential damage.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC Thermistor
  • Wiring Harness

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On Off Flash

Your boiler has detected that the electricity supply wires have been connected the wrong way round.

High Engineer only £90-180

Parts commonly replaced

  • None - wiring adjustment required
On On Flash

Your boiler's internal computer has developed a fault and is no longer able to control the heating or hot water functions.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main PCB

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Ignition Lockout

Your boiler has failed to start because it cannot detect a flame, so it has safely shut itself off to prevent gas being released.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Gas valve
  • Printed Circuit Board

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Lights: Off Off Off

Your boiler has lost all power and is completely unresponsive as if it has been unplugged.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • PCB
  • Internal Fuse
  • Wiring Harness
On Off On

Your boiler is failing to light the flame properly and has safely shut itself down to prevent a gas build-up.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Gas valve
  • Spark generator

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On On On

Your boiler's internal communication system is experiencing a connection error, meaning the main control board cannot properly talk to the internal components.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Low Voltage Wiring Harness
  • Main PCB