Anti-cycle Low

Baxi Anti-cycle Fault Code

Also written as ANTICYCLE — same fault.

The Baxi Anti-cycle fault code means: your boiler is perfectly fine; it is simply taking a short, scheduled pause to prevent internal parts from overheating or cycling too frequently.. It appears on 2 Baxi models in our database.

Monitor it

This is a minor fault. Keep an eye on it and mention it at your next annual boiler service. Reset the boiler and see if it clears.

Technical description: The pump, fan, spark generator and gas valve are switched off. After 3 minutes pump overrun occurs.

Engineer required

This fault requires a Gas Safe registered engineer. Do not attempt gas-related repairs yourself.

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Baxi models that show the Anti-cycle fault code

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Source

Baxi Anti-cycle 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