High
E53 on Baxi Eco Compact

Your boiler is not burning gas correctly because something may be blocking the external exhaust pipe or the air intake.

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.

Technical description

Poor combustion – flue terminal may be blocked

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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