F61
Ferroli
Gas Valve Safety Fault
Boiler displays F61; often indicates a gas valve or safety shut-off fault on some Ferroli models.
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Safety Warning
This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.
If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.
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Possible Causes
Stuck gas valve, Faulty gas valve coil, PCB safety circuit fault, Incorrect earthing
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety first: Immediately stop using the boiler. Gas safety fault must be addressed by a Gas Safe engineer.
- User action: Turn off the gas isolation valve to the boiler and isolate electrical power.
- Engineer checks:
- Test gas valve operation and coil resistance.
- Check for gas valve sticking or leakage and replace if necessary.
- Verify earth continuity and safety circuits on the PCB.
- Replace PCB if gas valve is sound but F61 persists.
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Repair Difficulty
Professional Required
5/5
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