Baxi
800 Heat Only 18
Regular
18kW
2020-present
ErP A
84 fault codes
<p>The 800 Heat Only 18 is a combi boiler from Baxi, available at 18kW output. Produced 2020-present.</p>
800 Heat Only 18 Fault Codes 84
Code
Description
Severity
Type
111
Maximum Flow Temperature Limit Reached (EcoBlue)
On Baxi EcoBlue boilers, code 111 indicates the maximum flow temperature limit has been reached —…
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117
Water Pressure Too High
System water pressure has exceeded the safe maximum — likely above 2.9 bar. Do NOT add…
Medium
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118
Water Pressure Too Low (EcoBlue)
On Baxi EcoBlue boilers, code 118 indicates system water pressure is too low (below 0.5 bar).
Low
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127
Legionella Protection Temperature Not Reached
The boiler attempted a legionella prevention cycle (periodic high-temperature DHW heating) but could not reach the…
Low
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162
Air Pressure Switch Fault (EcoBlue)
On Baxi EcoBlue boilers, code 162 indicates the air pressure switch has a fault — it…
High
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166
Air Pressure Switch Fault (Secondary)
A secondary air pressure switch fault on Baxi EcoBlue boilers.
High
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2 RED FLASHES
Boiler Overheat Tripped (EcoBlue/MainEco)
On Baxi EcoBlue and MainEco boilers, 2 red flashes indicates the overheat thermostat has tripped.
High
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270
Dry Fire / No Water Circulation
The boiler has detected firing without adequate water circulation — a 'dry fire' condition. The pump…
High
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3 GREEN FLASHES
Temporary Flame Loss (EcoBlue/MainEco)
On Baxi EcoBlue and MainEco boilers, 3 green flashes indicates a temporary flame loss. The boiler…
Low
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3 RED FLASHES
Ignition Failure — 5 Attempts (EcoBlue/MainEco)
On Baxi EcoBlue and MainEco boilers, 3 red flashes means the boiler has failed to ignite…
Medium
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4 RED FLASHES
Fan Fault (EcoBlue/MainEco)
On Baxi EcoBlue and MainEco boilers, 4 red flashes indicates a fan fault.
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432
Earth Connector Error (EcoBlue)
The boiler has detected an issue with the earth connection in the electrical supply.
High
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433
Heat Exchanger Overtemperature (EcoBlue)
The heat exchanger temperature has exceeded 95°C. This is a more severe overheat condition than the…
High
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E.01-.04
Flame Lost 5 Times in 24 Hours (200/400)
On Baxi 200/400 boilers, E.01-.04 indicates flame has been lost 5 times within 24 hours while…
High
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E.02-.07
No/Low System Water Pressure (200/400)
On Baxi 200/400 boilers, E.02-.07 indicates system pressure is below 0.5 bar.
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E.04-.10
Failure to Light (200/400)
On Baxi 200/400 boilers, E.04-.10 indicates the boiler has failed to ignite — possibly a gas…
Medium
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E.04-.12
False Flame Signal (200/400)
On Baxi 200/400 boilers, E.04-.12 indicates a false flame signal is present — ionisation detected without…
High
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E0
Temperature Sensor Fault (Avanta)
On Baxi Avanta boilers, E0 indicates a temperature sensor fault.
Medium
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E1
Overheat (Avanta)
On Baxi Avanta boilers, E1 indicates the boiler has overheated. Try bleeding radiators first.
High
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E10
Flow NTC Sensor Fault
The flow temperature sensor is giving an incorrect reading or has failed.
Medium
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E109
Pre-Heating Circuit Fault
A fault has been detected in the pre-heating circuit. This affects the boiler's ability to provide…
Medium
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E11
Return NTC Sensor Fault
The return temperature sensor is giving an incorrect reading or has failed.
Medium
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E110
Boiler Overheat
The boiler has reached its maximum safe operating temperature and the safety thermostat has locked it…
High
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E113
Condensate Trap/System Blocked
The condensate drainage system is blocked. This can occur when the condensate siphon is full after…
Medium
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E116
Flow Temperature Too High
The boiler flow temperature has exceeded its maximum safe level, triggering a high-temperature lockout.
High
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E117
Gas Valve Error
The gas valve has detected a fault — it may not be opening, closing, or responding…
High
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E118
Flame Without Demand
The boiler is detecting a flame signal when no heat demand exists — a safety-critical condition.
High
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E119
Low Water Pressure
The most common Baxi fault code. System water pressure has dropped below 0.5 bar — the…
Low
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E12
DHW Sensor Fault
The domestic hot water temperature sensor has a fault. Relevant on combi boilers.
Medium
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E125
Circulation Fault (Primary)
Water is not circulating properly through the primary heating circuit. Usually caused by a faulty pump,…
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E128
Frequent Flame Failure
The boiler has lost its flame 12 times in succession, triggering a safety lockout.
High
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E130
Overheat Thermostat Activated
The boiler's safety overheat thermostat has been triggered. The boiler has exceeded its safe operating temperature.
High
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E131
Flue Overheat Lockout
The flue temperature has reached an unsafe level, triggering the flue thermostat.
High
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E133
Ignition Failure / Frozen Condensate
The boiler has failed to ignite or there is a gas supply fault. In winter, this…
Medium
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E134
Gas Valve Relay Error
The gas valve relay has failed or is not responding correctly. The boiler cannot safely control…
High
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E135
Airflow Fault / Air Pressure Switch
The air pressure switch is not registering correctly, preventing safe ignition.
High
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E151
PCB Internal Fault
The Printed Circuit Board has detected an internal fault that cannot be reset by the user.
High
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E154
Circulation Pump Fault
The central heating pump is not running or is not producing sufficient water flow. The boiler…
High
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E160
Fan Fault
The boiler fan is not operating correctly — it may not be running, running too slowly,…
High
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E161
Fan Fault (Secondary)
A secondary fan fault — the fan speed sensor or air pressure switch is giving an…
High
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E164
Pressure Sensor Fault
The water pressure sensor is giving an incorrect or out-of-range reading.
Medium
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E167
PCB Error
The Printed Circuit Board has a detected fault (non-lockout version).
Medium
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E168
PCB Fault / Lockout
The main Printed Circuit Board has detected an unspecified fault and locked the boiler out. This…
High
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E169
Ignition Lockout (After 5 Attempts)
The boiler has failed to ignite after 5 attempts and locked out.
Medium
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E17
Return NTC Open Circuit
The return temperature sensor circuit is broken.
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E180
Water Hammer / Circulation Noise
Noise from water circulation — kettling, banging or hammering sounds — indicating scale buildup on the…
Medium
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E193
Return Temperature Sensor Fault
The return water temperature sensor has a fault in its wiring or has failed.
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E2
Poor Circulation (Avanta)
On Baxi Avanta boilers, E2 indicates poor or no water circulation through the system.
Medium
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E20
Flame Failure — Lockout
The boiler failed to detect a flame after the ignition sequence, or the flame extinguished during…
Medium
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E215
Fan Overspeed
The boiler fan is running above its maximum rated speed. Indicates a fault with the fan…
High
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E220
Gas Valve Failure to Open
The gas valve has received the command to open but has not done so — preventing…
High
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E23
Diverter Valve Fault
The diverter valve is stuck or not switching between heating and hot water.
Medium
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E24
Flame Lost During Operation
The flame was detected but lost during running.
High
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E25
Rapid Temperature Rise
Flow temperature rising faster than safe limits.
High
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E27
Pressure Sensor Fault
The electronic water pressure sensor is faulty.
Medium
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E28
Frozen Condensate / Flame Failure (Winter)
Baxi specifically flags E28 as associated with frozen condensate pipes in winter, making it distinct from…
Medium
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E29
Outdoor Sensor Fault
The outdoor temperature sensor is disconnected or faulty.
Low
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E3
PCB Fault (Avanta)
On Baxi Avanta boilers, E3 indicates a Printed Circuit Board fault.
High
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E31
Frost Protection Active
The boiler is running frost protection cycles to prevent freezing.
Medium
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E32
Flame Detected After Shutdown
A flame signal is present when the gas valve should be closed.
High
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E33
Combustion Quality Fault
The air/gas mixture is outside the permitted range.
High
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E34
Mains Voltage Fault
The mains supply voltage is outside acceptable range.
Medium
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E4
Ignition Failure (Avanta)
On Baxi Avanta boilers, E4 indicates ignition failure.
Medium
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E40
Return Temperature Sensor Fault
The return water temperature NTC sensor has developed a fault. It may have an open circuit…
Medium
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E50
Flow Temperature Sensor Fault
The flow water temperature NTC sensor has developed a fault. The boiler cannot accurately measure the…
Medium
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E501
eBUS/Communication Fault
A communication fault between the boiler and a connected external controller (thermostat, zone control, etc.) over…
Medium
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E53
Condensate Pipe Frozen / Blocked
Baxi's explicit condensate blockage code. Shown when the internal condensate system detects a backup caused by…
Medium
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E55
Fan Speed Fault
The fan is running outside its normal speed range — either too fast or too slow.…
High
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E78
Water Pressure Sensor Fault
The electronic water pressure sensor is giving an incorrect reading. The boiler cannot verify the system…
Medium
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E83
Flow/Return Differential Error
The temperature difference between the flow and return is outside the expected range. This usually indicates…
Medium
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E84
Flow/Return Sensor Implausible
The flow and return temperature sensors are giving readings that are logically impossible, such as the…
Medium
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E92
Combustion Error
The combustion quality is outside the permitted range. The air/gas mixture is not correct for safe…
High
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H.01-.05
Flow/Return Temperature Difference Too High (200/400)
On Baxi 200 and 400 series boilers, code H.01-.05 indicates the temperature difference between flow and…
Medium
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H.01-.08
Flow Temperature Rising Too Fast (200/400)
On Baxi 200/400 boilers, H.01-.08 indicates the flow temperature is increasing too quickly — insufficient circulation…
Medium
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