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At The Edinburgh Boiler Company, we’re always on the cutting edge of heating technology. As the highest-rated new combi boiler installation and replacement company in Scotland, we pride ourselves on our expertise in all things related to home heating. Today, we’re excited to dive into a feature that’s been generating quite a buzz in the […]
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If your Ideal boiler is showing the F2 fault error code, it means the flame has gone out while the boiler was running. The boiler successfully ignited, but it couldn’t keep the flame stable, so it shut itself down for safety. In simple terms: it lit… then lost the flame. As Ideal Platinum Accredited Installers
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If you want the short answer: Your boiler should be serviced once every 12 months. That applies whether you have a gas boiler, oil boiler or electric boiler. In the UK, annual servicing is the standard across the industry and is expected by boiler manufacturers, insurers, and (for landlords) the law. Below is a clearer
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Quick answer: The Glow-worm F22 fault means low water pressure — the boiler has detected too little water in the system and shut down to protect itself. It’s often fixable at home by topping up via the filling loop, but if F22 keeps returning you likely have a leak that needs an engineer. F22 is
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Quick answer: The Vaillant F22 fault means low water pressure — the boiler has detected too little water in the system (a dry-fire condition) and shut down to protect itself. It’s often fixable at home by topping up the pressure via the filling loop, but a persistent F22 usually points to a leak that needs
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Quick answer: The Baxi E1 error usually points to a flame-loss or ignition-related fault — the boiler has tried to fire but hasn’t detected a stable flame, so it locks out for safety. Common causes include gas supply issues, ignition faults or a blocked condensate pipe. Some checks are safe to do yourself; anything involving
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Quick answer: The Vaillant F28 fault means the boiler failed to ignite during start-up — it tried to light but couldn’t establish a flame, so it locked out for safety. Common causes are gas supply problems, a frozen condensate pipe, or ignition faults. A single reset may clear it; repeated F28 lockouts need a Gas
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Quick answer: The Vaillant F29 fault means the flame was established but then went out during operation and couldn’t re-ignite — often due to an interrupted gas supply, a frozen condensate pipe, or an ignition/flue fault. Some checks are safe at home, but a recurring F29 needs a Gas Safe engineer. F29 is closely related
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Quick answer: The Worcester Bosch EA 229 fault is a flame-detection or ignition lockout — the boiler hasn’t detected a flame when it should, so it shuts down for safety. Common causes are gas supply issues, a frozen condensate pipe, or ignition/flame-sensing faults. A single reset may clear it; a recurring EA 229 needs a
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The boiler is one of the essential appliances we have in our home. After all, it helps keep us warm and cosy in the winter and provides us with hot water around the clock. If your boiler breaks down, it is a complete disaster and something you want to avoid at all costs. You should
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