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25E High

Your boiler has detected that the water inside the main heating unit has frozen, which is preventing the system from operating to avoid damage.

Technical description: Main heat exchanger frozen
Typical repair cost: £0-120 (including labour)

DIY fix possible

Check if the condensate pipe (the plastic pipe leading outside) is frozen and thaw it with warm water or a heat pack.Increase the room thermostat temperature and wait for the ambient heat inside the house to naturally thaw the unit.Reset the boiler once the system has thawed completely.

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