Common problems guide

The most common Baxi 830 COMBI problems

The faults most likely to send a Baxi 830 COMBI into lockout — with plain-English causes, what to check first, estimated repair costs and whether you need a Gas Safe engineer.

3 documented codes
3 most common
0 DIY-safe checks
3 engineer needed

The 3 most common faults

01
15 High Engineer

Your boiler's main internal computer has developed a communication fault and is unable to run the system safely.

Est. cost
£250-£450
Parts
Main PCB (Printed Circuit Board), Wiring Harness
Full guide for 15
02
28 High Engineer

Your boiler has detected a problem with the sensor that monitors the temperature of the exhaust gases, causing the system to shut down for safety.

Est. cost
£100-£180
Parts
Flue NTC Sensor, Connecting wiring harness
Full guide for 28
03
40 High Engineer

Your boiler has detected an issue with the sensor that monitors the temperature of the water returning from your radiators.

Est. cost
£90-160
Parts
Return NTC thermistor, Connecting wiring harness
Full guide for 40

on the Baxi 830 COMBI

Main PCB (Printed Circuit Board)Wiring HarnessFlue NTC SensorConnecting wiring harnessReturn NTC thermistor

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

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See the full 3-code list for the Baxi 830 COMBI