Flashing red Your boiler has overheated, causing it to shut down automatically for safety.
Your boiler has overheated, causing it to shut down automatically for safety.
What to check first
- Check that at least one radiator or bypass valve is fully open
- Turn the selector switch to the 'OFF/RESET' position for 10 seconds
- Turn the selector switch back to 'ON' and check if the red light stops flashing
Parts commonly replaced
- High limit thermostat
- Circulation pump
- Main heat exchanger