Common problems guide

The most common Baxi Suprima 30 problems

The faults most likely to send a Baxi Suprima 30 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
1 DIY-safe checks
2 engineer needed

The 3 most common faults

01
Lockout High DIY-safe

Your boiler has safely shut itself down because it failed to ignite properly.

What to try first

Check that your gas supply is working by testing another gas appliance like a hob.Locate the reset button on your Baxi Suprima, press it firmly, and hold it for about 5 seconds.Wait to see if the boiler fires up normally; do not repeat this more than twice if it fails again.

Est. cost
£100-£250
Parts
PCB, Ignition lead, Gas valve
Full guide for Lockout
02
Blocking - Mains Frequency incorrect or Air Switch Fault High Engineer

Your boiler has stopped working because it has detected an issue with the air pressure or the electrical supply, which usually happens when a safety switch gets stuck.

Est. cost
£120-250
Parts
Air pressure switch, Pressure switch tubing, Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
Full guide for Blocking - Mains Frequency incorrect or Air Switch Fault

on the Baxi Suprima 30

PCBIgnition leadGas valveAir pressure switchPressure switch tubingPrinted Circuit Board (PCB)

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 Suprima 30