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F.61
Glow-worm fault code

Glow-worm F.61: gas valve control system fault

Engineer only

Glow-worm lists F.61 as a fault in the gas valve control system, caused by a wiring fault, a faulty gas valve or faulty electronics. Its homeowner advice groups F.61 to F.68 as main board issues.

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

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Applies to: Energy range, Betacom A range. Codes can differ between models, so check your manual.

What F.61 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 rangeGas valve control system faultShort circuit in the gas valve cable harness, gas valve defective, electronics defective
Betacom A rangeFault in the main boardNot listed

Common questions about Glow-worm F.61

Is F.61 a main board fault?

Glow-worm's homeowner advice says codes F.61 to F.68 indicate an issue with the main board.

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