Common problems guide

The most common Baxi Luna 3 Comfort problems

The faults most likely to send a Baxi Luna 3 Comfort into lockout — with plain-English causes, what to check first, estimated repair costs and whether you need a Gas Safe engineer.

This model is discontinued. Parts can be harder to source and expensive. If repair costs are mounting, a new A-rated boiler may be the smarter choice.
3 documented codes
3 most common
3 DIY-safe checks
0 engineer needed

The 3 most common faults

01
E110 High DIY-safe

Your boiler has switched itself off because it has detected that it is getting dangerously hot inside.

What to try first

Turn the boiler off and allow it to cool down for 30 minutesEnsure all radiator valves are fully open to allow water to flowCheck that the system pressure is between 1 and 1.5 barReset the boiler using the control knob or button

Est. cost
£100-280
Parts
Overheat Thermostat, Circulation Pump, Temperature Sensor (NTC)
Full guide for E110
02
10E High DIY-safe

Your boiler doesn't have enough water inside it to operate safely, which is why it has stopped working.

What to try first

Locate the filling loop (usually a silver flexible hose) under the boiler.Slowly open the one or two taps/valves until you hear water entering the system.Watch the pressure gauge until it reaches between 1.0 and 1.5 bar, then close the valves tightly.

Est. cost
£0-120
Parts
Filling loop, Expansion vessel, Pressure sensor
Full guide for 10E
03
25E High DIY-safe

Your boiler has reached its maximum safe temperature and has shut down as a safety precaution to prevent overheating.

What to try first

Check if any radiator valves are turned off and open them fully to allow water flow.Ensure your system pressure is between 1 and 1.5 bar on the pressure gauge.Try resetting the boiler via the control panel.

Est. cost
£100-£350
Parts
Circulation pump, Heat exchanger, Temperature sensor (NTC thermistor)
Full guide for 25E

on the Baxi Luna 3 Comfort

Overheat ThermostatCirculation PumpTemperature Sensor (NTC)Filling loopExpansion vesselPressure sensor

Based on parts cited in our fault code database. Your engineer will confirm what's actually needed after diagnosis.

Call a Gas Safe engineer if…

  • You can smell gas or see signs of a leak
  • The Baxi shows an Emergency or High severity code
  • The boiler keeps locking out after repeated resets
  • You've tried the DIY checks and the fault hasn't cleared
  • There's visible water leaking from the boiler
  • The flame is yellow or orange instead of blue
See the full 3-code list for the Baxi Luna 3 Comfort