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.
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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Gas Safe Register →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