Common problems guide

The most common Baxi Suprima 60 problems

The faults most likely to send a Baxi Suprima 60 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.
13 documented codes
6 most common
5 DIY-safe checks
1 engineer needed

The 6 most common faults

01
125 High DIY-safe

Your boiler is overheating because the water inside it is not moving around the system correctly.

What to try first

Check that all radiator valves are fully openCheck if the water pressure on the system gauge has dropped too lowEnsure there is no trapped air by bleeding your radiators

Est. cost
£150-350
Parts
Central heating pump, Printed Circuit Board (PCB), Flow/Return thermistors
Full guide for 125
02
E1 High DIY-safe

Your boiler has become too hot and has shut down as a safety precaution to prevent damage.

What to try first

Turn off the boiler and allow it to cool down completely.Bleed all radiators using a radiator key to remove trapped air.Check that your system pressure is at the correct level (usually 1.0 to 1.5 bar).Press the reset button on the boiler control panel.

Est. cost
£90-250
Parts
Overheat Thermostat, Circulating Pump, Thermistor (NTC Sensor)
Full guide for E1
03
1 red flash High DIY-safe

Your boiler has detected that it is getting too hot or that water isn't moving through the system properly, causing it to shut down for safety.

What to try first

Check that all radiator valves are openEnsure your system pressure is between 1 and 1.5 barPress the reset button once the boiler has cooled down

Est. cost
£120-280
Parts
Temperature NTC Sensor, Circulation Pump, PCB (Control Board)
Full guide for 1 red flash
04
2 red flashes High DIY-safe

Your boiler has become too hot and has automatically shut down to prevent damage.

What to try first

Wait 30 minutes for the boiler to cool down fully.Ensure all radiator valves are fully open and there are no obstructions to airflow.Press the 'Reset' button on the front control panel firmly to restart the unit.

Est. cost
£100-£250
Parts
Overheat Thermostat, Circulation Pump, PCB (Printed Circuit Board)
Full guide for 2 red flashes
05
3 red flashes High DIY-safe

Your boiler is failing to light the gas flame after several attempts, which means it will stay locked out to keep you safe.

What to try first

Check if your gas supply is active by testing another gas appliance like a hobPress and hold the reset button for at least five secondsEnsure your system pressure is at the correct level if a gauge is visible

Est. cost
£120-280
Parts
Ignition Electrode, Gas Valve, PCB (Printed Circuit Board)
Full guide for 3 red flashes
06
E15 High Engineer

Your boiler's electronic control board is struggling to communicate with the valve that controls the gas supply, meaning it cannot ignite safely.

Est. cost
£180-350
Parts
Printed Circuit Board (PCB), Gas Valve, Wiring Harness
Full guide for E15

on the Baxi Suprima 60

Central heating pumpPrinted Circuit Board (PCB)Flow/Return thermistorsOverheat ThermostatCirculating PumpThermistor (NTC 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 13-code list for the Baxi Suprima 60