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E01 FAULT CODE
Johnson & Starley

Ignition Lockout

Medium Severity DIY Check Possible

The most common Johnson & Starley fault. The boiler has failed to ignite after multiple attempts. Displayed as a flame icon with lockout on display models.

Cold Weather Note

E01 in winter on Johnson & Starley boilers is commonly caused by a frozen condensate pipe.

Step-by-Step Fix Guide

  1. Step 1

    Check gas supply - try other gas appliances

  2. Step 2

    In cold weather, check the condensate pipe for freezing and thaw with warm water

  3. Step 3

    Press the reset button

  4. Step 4

    If fault persists, call a Gas Safe engineer to check ignition electrode and gas valve

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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