Main Boiler Fault Codes
262 fault codes across 17 Main boiler models — explained in plain English.
UK brand owned by Baxi Group. Budget entry-level boilers.
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The top 8 faults across the whole Main range — causes, DIY checks, repair costs.
High-severity Main fault codes
20 28 40 103 104
Your boiler has detected an internal issue with its safety controls, causing it to stop operating to ensure your home remains safe.
Eco Compact
Your boiler has detected an issue with the sensor that reads the temperature of the water flowing out of the unit, meaning it has safely shut down to prevent damage.
Eco Compact
Your boiler has detected an internal issue with its electrical controls or sensors, causing the system to stop working reliably.
Eco Compact
Your boiler is struggling to communicate with an optional safety monitoring device, which is causing it to suspend operation as a precaution.
Eco Compact
Your boiler is having trouble communicating with an optional safety device, which is causing it to stop operating for your protection.
Eco Compact
All models
17 Main boiler models
Eco Compact
Combi
Eco 24 HE
Combi Discontinued
Combi 30 HE
Combi Discontinued
Ecoinstaller 2
Combi Discontinued
Insul 7
Regular Discontinued
System 18 HE
System Discontinued
Multipoint FF 3
Water Heater Discontinued
Combi 24
Combi Discontinued
Eco
Combi Discontinued
Eco Compact System
System
Eco Elite System
System Discontinued
System 18 24 28 HE
System Discontinued
System 24 Eco
System Discontinued
Eco Compact Combi
Combi
Combi 28
Combi Discontinued
MainEco
CombiSystem Discontinued
Eco Elite
Combi Discontinued
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