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S.57 Low

Your boiler has temporarily paused operation to prevent potential overheating and will restart automatically once it has cooled down.

Technical description: Waiting period comfort safety mode
Typical repair cost: £0-120 (including labour)

DIY fix possible

Check that all radiator valves are fully open to allow water to flow freelyEnsure there are no obstructions around the external flue pipeMonitor the boiler for several minutes to see if it clears the code and restarts on its own

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