Red Flame Failure Indicator High

Baxi Red Flame Failure Indicator Fault Code

Also written as REDFLAMEFAILUREINDICATOR — same fault.

The Baxi Red Flame Failure Indicator fault code means: your boiler has stopped working because it cannot light its internal flame or keep it burning.. It appears on 1 Baxi model in our database.

Call an engineer soon

Book a Gas Safe engineer within 24 to 48 hours. Your boiler may be unsafe or could break down completely if left.

Technical description: The right hand symbol is the red “Flame Failure” indicator. The appliance only needs resetting if the red flame failure light is on.
Typical repair cost £120-250 (including labour)

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 Red Flame Failure Indicator fault code

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Source

Baxi Red Flame Failure Indicator 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