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D4 271 High

Your boiler is overheating because water is not moving through the system quickly enough to carry heat away.

Technical description: Temperature difference between flow and safety sensor exceeds limit
Typical repair cost: £120-350 (including labour)

DIY fix possible

Check that all radiator valves are fully openCheck that the boiler pressure is between 1 and 1.5 bar on the pressure gaugeBleed all radiators to remove trapped air that might be blocking water flow

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