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Flame failure code on Gas Boiler
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Flame failure code on Gas Boiler

One fault code, at least seven possible causes: ignition electrodes, ignition lead, ignition module, PCB, flame sensing electrode, fan, or gas valve. Some cost pennies to fix. Some cost hundreds. Guessing at the cause and replacing parts one at a time is the expensive way to find out which one you have. Proper diagnosis first is the cheap way.

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