Common problems guide

The most common Biasi Antares Combi problems

The faults most likely to send a Biasi Antares Combi into lockout — with plain-English causes, what to check first, estimated repair costs and whether you need a Gas Safe engineer.

111 documented codes
6 most common
6 DIY-safe checks
0 engineer needed

The 6 most common faults

01
E01 High DIY-safe

Your boiler has stopped working because it cannot light the burner or detect that a flame has started.

What to try first

Check if your gas supply is turned on or if other gas appliances are workingPress and hold the 'Reset' button for five secondsEnsure your prepaid gas meter has sufficient credit

Est. cost
£100-£350
Parts
Ignition Electrode, Flame Sensing Electrode, Gas Valve
Full guide for E01
02
E02 High DIY-safe

Your boiler has switched itself off because it has detected that the internal water temperature has become too hot.

What to try first

Locate the reset button on the control panelPress and hold the reset button for several seconds to clear the lockoutCheck that all radiator valves are open and there is enough pressure in the system

Est. cost
£100-220
Parts
Limit Thermostat, Overheat Sensor, Circulation Pump
Full guide for E02
03
E05 High DIY-safe

Your boiler is failing to light the gas flame despite several attempts, meaning it cannot provide heat or hot water.

What to try first

Check that your gas stopcock or meter valve is fully open and you have credit on your meter.Verify that other gas appliances in your home, such as a hob, are working correctly.Press and hold the 'Reset' button for five seconds to see if the boiler restarts.

Est. cost
£100-£280
Parts
Ignition electrode, Gas valve, Flame sensing probe
Full guide for E05
04
E16 High DIY-safe

Your boiler has shut down because a sensor has detected that the water leaving the unit to heat your radiators is getting too hot.

What to try first

Check that all your radiator valves are fully openEnsure the boiler pressure gauge is between 1.0 and 1.5 barPress the Reset button once to see if the fault clears

Est. cost
£100-220
Parts
Heating delivery NTC thermistor, Central heating pump, Main heat exchanger (descaling)
Full guide for E16
05
E18 High DIY-safe

Your boiler has detected that the water returning from your radiators is getting too hot, which often points to a circulation problem or a faulty sensor.

What to try first

Check that all radiator valves (TRVs) are fully openEnsure the boiler pressure gauge is between 1.0 and 1.5 barBleed all radiators to remove trapped airReset the boiler to see if the fault clears

Est. cost
£90-180
Parts
Heating return NTC thermistor, Central heating pump, Main heat exchanger (de-scaling)
Full guide for E18
06
E31 High DIY-safe

Your boiler is having trouble communicating with your thermostat or remote controller, meaning it can't receive the signal to turn the heating on.

What to try first

Check if the batteries in your room thermostat or remote control need replacingEnsure the wireless receiver or thermostat is within range and hasn't been movedTurn the boiler power off at the fused spur, wait 30 seconds, and turn it back on to reset the connection

Est. cost
£90-250
Parts
Room thermostat batteries, Wireless receiver, Remote control unit
Full guide for E31

on the Biasi Antares Combi

Ignition ElectrodeFlame Sensing ElectrodeGas ValvePrinted Circuit Board (PCB)Limit ThermostatOverheat 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 Biasi 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 111-code list for the Biasi Antares Combi