Common problems guide

The most common Baxi 100/2 HE Plus problems

The faults most likely to send a Baxi 100/2 HE Plus 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.
20 documented codes
6 most common
6 DIY-safe checks
0 engineer needed

The 6 most common faults

01
110 High DIY-safe

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

What to try first

Check that all radiator valves are fully openBleed your radiators to remove trapped air using a radiator keyWait for the boiler to cool down and press the reset button

Est. cost
£100-280
Parts
Overheat Thermostat, Circulating Pump, NTC Temperature Sensor
Full guide for 110
02
125 High DIY-safe

Your boiler has likely overheated because water isn't moving through the system properly, causing the unit to shut down for safety.

What to try first

Check that your radiator valves and isolation valves are fully openBleed your radiators to remove trapped air from the systemGently press the reset button on the front of the boiler panel

Est. cost
£120-£350
Parts
Central heating pump, Overheat thermostat, Flow temperature sensor
Full guide for 125
03
FLASH OFF ON High DIY-safe

Your boiler has become too hot and has automatically shut down to protect itself.

What to try first

Locate the reset button on the front control panel.Press and hold the reset button for at least 5 seconds.Ensure your radiator valves are open and your system pressure is adequate if a gauge is visible.

Est. cost
£120-350
Parts
Circulating Pump, Overheat Thermostat, Main PCB
Full guide for FLASH OFF ON
04
ON FLASH FLASH High DIY-safe

Your boiler has detected that water isn't moving through the system properly or there isn't enough water inside, causing it to overheat quickly.

What to try first

Check if your system pressure gauge is too low and top it up if neededEnsure all radiator valves and boiler isolation valves are fully openGently bleed your radiators to remove any trapped air pockets

Est. cost
£120-£350
Parts
Circulating Pump, Overheat Thermostat, Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
Full guide for ON FLASH FLASH
05
1 red flash High DIY-safe

Your boiler has sensed that it is getting too hot or that water isn't moving through the system properly, causing it to shut down for safety.

What to try first

Check that all radiator valves are fully openEnsure your system water pressure is between 1 and 1.5 barPress the reset button firmly for 5 seconds

Est. cost
£120-280
Parts
Temperature thermistor (NTC sensor), Circulating pump, Overheat thermostat
Full guide for 1 red flash
06
2 red flashes High DIY-safe

Your boiler has become too hot and has automatically shut down for safety.

What to try first

Wait for the boiler to cool down for at least 20 minutesPress the 'Reset' button on the control panelCheck that your radiator valves are open and that your pump is running

Est. cost
£100-350
Parts
Overheat Thermostat, Circulation Pump, PCB (Printed Circuit Board)
Full guide for 2 red flashes

on the Baxi 100/2 HE Plus

Overheat ThermostatCirculating PumpNTC Temperature SensorCentral heating pumpOverheat thermostatFlow temperature sensor

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 Baxi 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 20-code list for the Baxi 100/2 HE Plus