109 Emergency

Atag 109 Fault Code

The Atag 109 fault code means: your boiler has too much water pressure inside the system, which has triggered a safety shutdown to protect the internal components.. It appears on 2 Atag models in our database.

Act immediately

Turn off your boiler and stop using gas appliances. Call a Gas Safe engineer now. This fault can be dangerous if ignored.

Technical description: Pressure >Pmax
Typical repair cost £60-250 (including labour)

DIY fix possible

Check that the internal or external filling loop valves are tightly closed.Bleed water from a radiator using a radiator key to lower the pressure on the boiler's gauge.Ensure the pressure returns to the green zone (usually 1.0 to 1.5 bar) and restart the boiler.

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Atag models that show the 109 fault code

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Source

Atag 109 fault code information on this page is sourced and cross-checked against the official Atag service / installation manuals for each affected model.

Reviewed by the BoilerFaultCodes Editorial Team · Last reviewed 7 July 2026