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226 High

Your boiler has entered a temporary lock-out mode because a service engineer's diagnostic tool was recently plugged in and has not been properly disconnected or reset.

Technical description: Diagnosis tool was connected and is now locked out
Typical repair cost: £0-120 (including labour)

DIY fix possible

Locate the reset button on the boiler control panel.Press and hold the reset button for 5 seconds.Wait for the boiler to complete its startup sequence; if the code persists, a technician may need to re-insert and properly exit their diagnostic software.

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