Common problems guide

The most common Heatline boiler problems

The faults we see most often across the Heatline range — with plain-English causes, what to check first, estimated repair costs, and whether it's a DIY job or needs a Gas Safe engineer. Based on fault-code data across 16 Heatline boiler models.

136 unique codes
16 models covered
8 DIY-safe (top 8)
8 engineer needed

The most common Heatline faults

01
F0 High DIY-safe

Your boiler has stopped working because the water pressure inside the heating system has dropped too low to operate safely.

What to try first

Locate the external filling loop, which is usually a flexible silver braided hose with one or two manual taps underneath the boilerOpen the tap(s) slowly to allow water into the system until the pressure gauge on the front of the boiler reads between 1.0 and 1.5 barClose the tap(s) firmly and ensure there is no water dripping from the connection

Est. cost
£80-120
Parts
Filling loop, Pressure relief valve, Pressure sensor
Full guide for Capriz 24 F0
02
F1 High DIY-safe

Your boiler has tried to light several times but has been unable to sustain a flame, meaning you will have no heating or hot water until it is reset.

What to try first

Check if your gas meter has credit or other gas appliances are workingEnsure the gas isolation valve under the boiler is fully openPress and hold the 'Reset' button (the one with the flame symbol) for 2-3 seconds

Est. cost
£100-£280
Parts
Ignition Electrode, Flame Sensing Probe, Gas Valve
Full guide for Vizo 24 F1
03
F2 High DIY-safe

Your boiler has got too hot and has shut itself down as a safety precaution to prevent damage.

What to try first

Check that all radiator valves are fully open to allow water to circulate.Ensure your boiler pressure is between 1 and 1.5 bar on the gauge.Once the boiler has cooled down, try pressing the reset button.

Est. cost
£120-350
Parts
Circulation pump, Overheat thermostat, Thermistor (NTC sensor)
Full guide for Solaris F2
04
F4 High DIY-safe

Your boiler has failed to light the flame or is struggling to drain away waste water, causing it to shut down for safety.

What to try first

Check if other gas appliances in your home are working to ensure your gas supply is active.If it is freezing outside, check if the external white plastic condensate pipe is frozen and thaw it with warm water.Press the Reset button on the control panel to see if the boiler restarts.

Est. cost
£100-280
Parts
Ignition Electrode, Gas Valve, Condensate Trap or Siphon
Full guide for Sargon 28 F4
05
F5 High DIY-safe

Your boiler has detected an issue with how it clears waste gases or a blockage in the drainage pipe, causing it to shut down for safety.

What to try first

Check the white plastic condensate pipe outside for signs of freezing or blockage.If frozen, wrap the pipe in a warm (not boiling) cloth or pour warm water over it to melt the ice.Restart the boiler using the reset button once the pipe is clear.

Est. cost
£100-£250
Parts
Air Pressure Switch, Fan Assembly, Condensate Trap
Full guide for Capriz 25/28 F5
06
80 Flashing High DIY-safe

Your boiler has stopped working because the amount of water inside your heating system has dropped below the required level.

What to try first

Locate the external filling loop, which is a silver braided flexible hose connected between two pipes under your boiler.Open the small valves at both ends of this hose to allow mains water to enter the system until the pressure gauge reads between 1.0 and 1.5 bar.Close both valves tightly to prevent over-pressurisation.

Est. cost
£60-120
Parts
Filling loop, Pressure gauge
Full guide for Capriz 24 80 Flashing
07
F.22 High DIY-safe

Your boiler has stopped working because the water pressure inside the heating system has dropped too low to operate safely.

What to try first

Locate the filling loop, which is usually a flexible silver hose under the boiler connecting two pipes.Open the valve(s) on the filling loop slowly to let water into the system until the pressure gauge reads between 1.0 and 1.5 bar.Close the valve(s) tightly and restart your boiler.

Est. cost
£80-150
Parts
Filling loop, Pressure relief valve, Expansion vessel
Full guide for Capriz 24 F.22
08
F.28 High DIY-safe

Your boiler has tried to light itself three times but failed, meaning your heating and hot water have stopped working.

What to try first

Check if your gas meter has credit and the isolation valve is open.Ensure other gas appliances in your home, like a hob, are working correctly.Press the Reset button on the boiler control panel to clear the lockout.

Est. cost
£100-350
Parts
Gas valve, Ignition electrodes, Spark generator
Full guide for Capriz Plus F.28