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High Flue Temperature

High Severity Engineer Required

The flue gas temperature has reached a dangerous level. Usually caused by a blocked or restricted primary flow, blocked heat exchanger, flue restriction, or a flue sensor fault.

Step-by-Step Fix Guide

  1. Step 1

    Do not attempt to inspect the flue yourself

  2. Step 2

    Turn off the boiler

  3. Step 3 Engineer only

    Call a Gas Safe engineer to check for flue blockages and heat exchanger condition

Gas Safe Reminder

Work on gas appliances must be carried out by a Gas Safe registered engineer. The steps above cover safe checks a homeowner can perform - any internal component replacement requires a qualified professional. If in doubt, always call an engineer.

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