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F40 FAULT CODE
Johnson & Starley

Water Pressure Too High

Medium Severity Engineer Required

The system water pressure is too high - above 3 bar.

Step-by-Step Fix Guide

  1. Step 1

    Do NOT add more water

  2. Step 2

    Check the filling loop is fully closed

  3. Step 3 Engineer only

    Call a Gas Safe engineer if pressure remains above 3 bar - the expansion vessel may need replacing

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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