High
164 on Baxi Performa

Your boiler has detected a problem with the internal sensor or switch that monitors water movement, which prevents it from firing up for heating or hot water.

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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

Pressure Sensor Error (UK) – Heating flow switch error (Ireland)

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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