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E26 FAULT CODE
Keston

Flame Drop Out

Medium Severity DIY Check Possible

The boiler flame has dropped out during operation. Check for flue obstruction, blocked condensate drain, or low gas supply (especially on LPG).

Cold Weather Note

E26 in cold weather — check condensate drain for freezing.

Step-by-Step Fix Guide

  1. Step 1

    Check for any obvious flue terminal obstructions

  2. Step 2

    In cold weather, check and thaw the condensate drain pipe

  3. Step 3

    Check gas supply

  4. Step 4

    Reset once

  5. Step 5

    Call a Gas Safe engineer if fault persists

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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