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FA Emergency

Your boiler is still detecting a flame even after it has been told to shut down, which indicates a potential safety issue with the gas supply inside the unit.

Technical description: Flame detected after gas shut off – the gas valve needs checking – hire a Gas Safe installer.
Typical repair cost: £180-£350 (including labour)

Engineer required

This fault requires a Gas Safe registered engineer. Do not attempt gas-related repairs yourself.

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