High
E05 on Baxi Duo-tec Combi

Your boiler is struggling to accurately measure the temperature of the water used for your radiators, causing it to stop heating to prevent internal damage.

Reviewed by the BoilerFaultCodes Editorial Team · Last reviewed

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

Technical description

Heating circuit throughput (nTc) sensor fault

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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