How much does it cost to fix Baxi error code Red reset button illuminated?

Typical repair cost for the Baxi Red reset button illuminated fault is £100-350 including labour.

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Baxi Red reset button illuminated Fault Code

Q: What does the Baxi Red reset button illuminated fault code mean?

Your boiler has failed to ignite and has locked itself out for safety, meaning you currently have no heating or hot water.

Also written as REDRESETBUTTONILLUMINATED — same fault.

The Baxi Red reset button illuminated fault code means: your boiler has failed to ignite and has locked itself out for safety, meaning you currently have no heating or hot water.. It appears on 5 Baxi models in our database.

Technical description: Ignition fault. Press to reset. If still illuminated, go to section K.

Typical repair cost £100-350 (including labour)

DIY fix possible

Check that your gas pre-pay meter has credit (if applicable).Ensure your gas stopcock is fully open.Press and hold the illuminated red reset button for at least 5 seconds.

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Baxi models that show the Red reset button illuminated fault code

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Source

Baxi Red reset button illuminated 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