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F.33
Glow-worm fault code

Glow-worm F.33: air pressure switch fault (fan frost protection active)

Engineer only

Glow-worm describes F.33 on Energy range boilers as: air pressure switch fault (fan frost protection active). Possible causes Glow-worm lists, for an engineer to check: pressure monitor defective, blocked pipe, insufficient air.

What you can safely do

There is nothing you can safely do yourself with this one. Leave the boiler off and book an engineer.

Call a Gas Safe engineer if

  • Book a Gas Safe registered engineer.
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Applies to: Energy range. Codes can differ between models, so check your manual.

What F.33 means on each Glow-worm model

From Glow-worm's own fault tables. Your model name is usually on the front of the boiler or in the user manual.

ModelMeaningCauses listed for engineers
Energy rangeAir pressure switch fault (fan frost protection active)Pressure monitor defective, blocked pipe, insufficient air

Common questions about Glow-worm F.33

Can I fix Glow-worm F.33 myself?

No. It needs a Gas Safe registered engineer to diagnose. Tell them the exact code and your boiler's model name.

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