How much does it cost to fix Baxi error code Dry-Fire section?

Typical repair cost for the Baxi Dry-Fire section fault is £0-180 including labour.

Dry-Fire section High

Baxi Dry-Fire section Fault Code

Q: What does the Baxi Dry-Fire section fault code mean?

Your boiler has detected that there is not enough water inside the system to operate safely, causing it to shut down to prevent overheating.

Also written as DRYFIRESECTION — same fault.

The Baxi Dry-Fire section fault code means: your boiler has detected that there is not enough water inside the system to operate safely, causing it to shut down to prevent overheating.. It appears on 2 Baxi models in our database.

Technical description: LED 1: Flash, LED 2: Flash, LED 3: Off, LED 4: On

Typical repair cost £0-180 (including labour)

DIY fix possible

Check the pressure gauge on the front of the boiler; it should ideally be between 1 and 1.5 bar.If the pressure is too low, use the filling loop underneath the boiler to carefully top up the water level.Once the pressure is corrected, turn the selector switch to the 'R' (Reset) position for five seconds and then release.

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Baxi models that show the Dry-Fire section fault code

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Source

Baxi Dry-Fire section 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