High
E53 on Baxi 800

Your boiler is not getting enough air to burn gas safely, which often means the exhaust pipe outside is obstructed or there is an issue with the internal sensors.

Call an engineer soon

Book a Gas Safe engineer within 24 to 48 hours. Your boiler may be unsafe or could break down completely if left.

Technical description

Poor combustion – flue terminal may be blocked

Engineer required

This is a high severity fault. Stop using the boiler and call a Gas Safe registered engineer. Do not attempt gas-related repairs yourself.

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