High
FLASH OFF ON on Baxi Eco Compact

Your boiler has switched itself off because it got too hot and needs to cool down and be reset.

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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.

Technical description

Overheat lockout

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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