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

Typical repair cost for the Baxi Red Light fault is £120-250 including labour.

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Baxi Red Light Fault Code

Q: What does the Baxi Red Light fault code mean?

Your boiler has stopped working because it has detected an internal overheating issue or a failure to light the burner as a safety precaution.

Also written as REDLIGHT — same fault.

The Baxi Red Light fault code means: your boiler has stopped working because it has detected an internal overheating issue or a failure to light the burner as a safety precaution.. It appears on 2 Baxi models in our database.

Technical description: Flame Failure Indicator - The boiler has shut down. This can be caused by the safety thermostat operating in the event of the system or the boiler overheating.

Typical repair cost £120-250 (including labour)

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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 Light fault code

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Source

Baxi Red Light 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