High
160 on Baxi EcoBlue Plus Combi

Your boiler's fan is not spinning at the correct speed, which prevents the system from safely clearing exhaust fumes and starting the ignition process.

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

Fan or Fan Wiring Fault

From this model's manual
Verified against the Baxi Ecoblue Combi installation & service manual, page 65.
Plain-English guidance below. Severity, DIY steps, costs and parts are our interpretation to help you act, not text from the manual.

What causes this fault?

This fault occurs when the boiler's control system detects that the fan is either not spinning at all or is rotating at the wrong speed to safely vent exhaust gases. The most common reason is a mechanical failure within the fan motor or a communication break between the electronic control board and the fan assembly.

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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