High
FAN on Baxi Combi 80 Maxflue

Your boiler has detected an issue with the internal fan that clears waste gases, meaning the system has safely shut down to prevent any hazards.

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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.

What the manual says

Manufacturer manual

Faulty fan or wiring; continuity check from K to L and M to N, and O to P, Q to T, S to R.

From this model's manual
Verified against the Baxi/Baxi Combi 80e installation & service manual.
Plain-English guidance below. Severity, DIY steps, costs and parts are our interpretation to help you act, not text from the manual.

Engineer required

This is a high severity fault. Stop using the boiler and call a Gas Safe registered engineer. Do not attempt gas-related repairs yourself.

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All 35 fault codes on the Combi 80 Maxflue

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