Common problems guide

The most common Biasi M90E 24S problems

The faults most likely to send a Biasi M90E 24S 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.
10 documented codes
6 most common
6 DIY-safe checks
0 engineer needed

The 6 most common faults

01
ER 01 + Reset High DIY-safe

Your boiler has failed to ignite or has lost its flame, causing the system to lock out for safety.

What to try first

Check if other gas appliances, like a cooker, are working to confirm gas supplyEnsure the condensate pipe (outside) is not frozen if it is winterTurn the selector switch to the 'Reset' position, wait five seconds, then turn it back to the 'On' position

Est. cost
£100-350
Parts
Ignition Electrode, Gas Valve, PCB
Full guide for ER 01 + Reset
02
ER 02 + Reset High DIY-safe

Your boiler has likely overheated, causing the safety system to shut it down to prevent damage.

What to try first

Locate the reset button on the control panel.Press and hold the reset button for a few seconds until the fault light clears.Ensure your radiator valves are open and that the system pressure is between 1 and 1.5 bar.

Est. cost
£100-280
Parts
Overheat Thermostat, Circulation Pump, Main Heat Exchanger
Full guide for ER 02 + Reset
03
ER 10 + reset High DIY-safe

Your boiler has detected low water pressure in the system, which means there isn't enough water to circulate and provide heating or hot water safely.

What to try first

Locate the filling loop (usually two small valves connected by a silver braided hose) underneath the boiler.Slowly open both valves and watch the pressure gauge needle rise.Close both valves tightly once the pressure gauge reaches between 1.0 and 1.5 bar.

Est. cost
£0-120
Parts
Filling loop valve, Pressure sensor, Expansion vessel
Full guide for ER 10 + reset
04
ER + 25 + Reset High DIY-safe

Your boiler has likely detected a circulation or overheating issue, meaning water isn't moving through the system correctly to keep it cool.

What to try first

Check that your system pressure is between 1.0 and 1.5 bar on the pressure gaugeEnsure all radiator valves are fully open, including those on towel railsPress and hold the Reset button for 2-5 seconds to see if the fault clears

Est. cost
£120-350
Parts
Circulation Pump, Overheat Thermostat, NTC Temperature Sensor
Full guide for ER + 25 + Reset
05
Li High DIY-safe

Your boiler has detected that the water inside has become far too hot, causing the system to shut down safely to prevent damage.

What to try first

Wait at least 30 minutes for the boiler to cool down naturally.Locate the manual reset button on the control panel.Press and hold the reset button for a few seconds to clear the lockout.

Est. cost
£100-280
Parts
Overheat Thermostat, Circulation Pump, Temperature Sensor (NTC)
Full guide for Li
06
30c High DIY-safe

Your boiler has likely detected an overheating issue which has caused it to shut down to prevent damage.

What to try first

Check that all radiator valves are fully openEnsure the system pressure is between 1.0 and 1.5 barPress the reset button on the front control panelAllow the boiler to cool down for 20 minutes before restarting

Est. cost
£90-250
Parts
Overheat Thermostat, Circulation Pump, Temperature Sensor (NTC)
Full guide for 30c

on the Biasi M90E 24S

Ignition ElectrodeGas ValvePCBOverheat ThermostatCirculation PumpMain Heat Exchanger

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 10-code list for the Biasi M90E 24S