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Fan/Flue LED Green on Baxi Solo 3 40 PF

Your boiler is correctly sensing that the fan is pushing air through the system, which is a normal part of the startup sequence.

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Monitor it

This is a minor fault. Keep an eye on it and mention it at your next annual boiler service. Reset the boiler and see if it clears.

What the manual says

Manufacturer manual

Pressure switch has closed and the fan is running

From this model's manual
Verified against the Baxi Boiler Solo 3 30 Pf installation & service manual.
Plain-English guidance below. Severity, DIY steps, costs and parts are our interpretation to help you act, not text from the manual.

DIY fix possible

Check that the external flue pipe is not blocked by debris or nestsEnsure the electricity supply to the boiler is stableIf the light stays on but the boiler doesn't fire, try resetting the power at the fused spur

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