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E20 FAULT CODE
Potterton

Flame Failure Lockout

Medium Severity DIY Check Possible

The boiler has failed to detect a flame after the ignition sequence.

Cold Weather Note

Check for frozen condensate pipe in cold weather before calling an engineer.

Step-by-Step Fix Guide

  1. Step 1

    Check gas supply is on

  2. Step 2

    Check for frozen condensate pipe in cold weather

  3. Step 3

    Reset once using the selector switch

  4. Step 4

    If fault persists, call a Gas Safe engineer

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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