Flame Drop Out
The boiler flame has dropped out during operation. Check for flue obstruction, blocked condensate drain, or low gas supply (especially on LPG).
E26 in cold weather — check condensate drain for freezing.
Step-by-Step Fix Guide
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Step 1
Check for any obvious flue terminal obstructions
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Step 2
In cold weather, check and thaw the condensate drain pipe
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Step 3
Check gas supply
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Step 4
Reset once
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Step 5
Call a Gas Safe engineer if fault persists
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.