Common problems guide

The most common Atag Q 25S problems

The faults most likely to send a Atag Q 25S into lockout — with plain-English causes, what to check first, estimated repair costs and whether you need a Gas Safe engineer.

This model is discontinued. Parts can be harder to source and expensive. If repair costs are mounting, a new A-rated boiler may be the smarter choice.
35 documented codes
6 most common
1 DIY-safe checks
5 engineer needed

The 6 most common faults

01
HIGH High DIY-safe

Your boiler has detected that the water pressure in your heating system is too high and has shut itself down to prevent damage.

What to try first

Locate a radiator in your home, preferably one upstairs.Use a radiator bleed key to slowly open the bleed valve over a cloth.Release a small amount of water until the pressure gauge on the front of the boiler drops to between 1.0 and 1.5 bar.Tighten the bleed valve and check the boiler display.

Est. cost
£0-£90
Parts
Pressure relief valve, Pressure sensor
Full guide for HIGH
02
Block 60 High Engineer

Your boiler’s internal computer has lost the correct settings for how much power it should use, causing it to stop working to protect itself.

Est. cost
£120-250
Parts
Main control PCB
Full guide for Block 60
03
Block 80 High Engineer

Your boiler has automatically paused its operation because the exhaust fumes inside the unit have become too hot, and it will try to start again once it has cooled down sufficiently.

Est. cost
£120-250
Parts
Flue gas sensor, Heat exchanger, PCB
Full guide for Block 80
04
Block 81 High Engineer

Your boiler has detected that a key safety sensor measuring exhaust gases has become unplugged, so it has safely shut itself down to prevent operation.

Est. cost
£120-200
Parts
Flue gas sensor, Wiring harness
Full guide for Block 81
05
Block 82 High Engineer

Your boiler has detected a faulty sensor reading in the exhaust system and has safely shut down to prevent incorrect operation.

Est. cost
£150-250
Parts
Flue gas temperature sensor, Wiring harness / Sensor loom
Full guide for Block 82
06
Error 00 High Engineer

Your boiler is failing to light the internal flame needed to produce heat and hot water.

Est. cost
£150-350
Parts
Ignition transformer, Flame rectification electrode, Gas valve
Full guide for Error 00

on the Atag Q 25S

Pressure relief valvePressure sensorMain control PCBFlue gas sensorHeat exchangerPCB

Based on parts cited in our fault code database. Your engineer will confirm what's actually needed after diagnosis.

Call a Gas Safe engineer if…

  • You can smell gas or see signs of a leak
  • The Atag shows an Emergency or High severity code
  • The boiler keeps locking out after repeated resets
  • You've tried the DIY checks and the fault hasn't cleared
  • There's visible water leaking from the boiler
  • The flame is yellow or orange instead of blue
See the full 35-code list for the Atag Q 25S