How much does it cost to fix Baxi error code 6 Red Flashes?

Typical repair cost for the Baxi 6 Red Flashes fault is £100-280 including labour.

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Baxi 6 Red Flashes Fault Code

Q: What does the Baxi 6 Red Flashes fault code mean?

Your boiler has detected a general internal error, often linked to a small electronic glitch or a sensor that is failing to communicate correctly with the main controls.

Also written as 6REDFLASHES — same fault.

The Baxi 6 Red Flashes fault code means: your boiler has detected a general internal error, often linked to a small electronic glitch or a sensor that is failing to communicate correctly with the main controls.. It appears on 27 Baxi models in our database.

Technical description: Miscellaneous

What causes the Baxi 6 Red Flashes fault?

This fault occurs when the boiler's internal computer receives conflicting information or loses contact with the main components that manage the heating process. It is typically caused by a communication breakdown between the electronic control board and the sensors, or small electrical fluctuations that disrupt the system's logic. In many cases, it indicates that the 'brain' of the boiler is no longer able to safely coordinate the startup sequence.

Typical repair cost £100-280 (including labour)

DIY fix possible

Locate the reset knob on the front control panelTurn the knob to the 'R' (Reset) position and hold for 5 secondsRelease the knob and wait to see if the error light clears and the boiler restarts

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Baxi models that show the 6 Red Flashes fault code

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Source

Baxi 6 Red Flashes 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 27 April 2026