1 flash green High

Baxi 1 flash green Fault Code

Also written as 1FLASHGREEN — same fault.

The Baxi 1 flash green fault code means: your boiler has detected that it is heating up too quickly or getting too hot, usually because the water isn't moving through the system properly.. It appears on 4 Baxi models in our database.

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Technical description: Temperature protection: Maximum flow temperature exceeded, Flow temperature rise rate too high, Excessive difference between flow and return temperature
Typical repair cost £100-350 (including labour)

DIY fix possible

Check that your pump is running and hasn't seizedEnsure all radiator valves are open to allow water flowCheck that the system pressure is at the correct level (usually 1.0 to 1.5 bar)Bleed all radiators to remove trapped air pockets

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Baxi models that show the 1 flash green fault code

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Source

Baxi 1 flash green fault code information on this page is sourced and cross-checked against the official Baxi service / installation manuals for each affected model.

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