Common problems guide

The most common Biasi M90E 28S problems

The faults most likely to send a Biasi M90E 28S 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 light the gas flame or has lost its flame signal, causing it to lock out for safety.

What to try first

Check that your gas supply is turned on and other gas appliances are workingPress and hold the Reset button for five secondsEnsure the condensate pipe (if external) isn't frozen in cold weather

Est. cost
£100-280
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 a safety component to shut the system down to prevent damage.

What to try first

Locate the reset button on the control panelTurn the selector dial to the 'R' position for a few seconds and then back to 'On'Check that your radiator valves are open and your boiler pressure is between 1 and 1.5 bar

Est. cost
£100-250
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 is preventing it from heating until more water is added.

What to try first

Locate the filling loop (usually two silver braided hoses) beneath the boiler.Open the valves slowly until you hear water flowing and watch the pressure gauge.Close both valves tightly once the needle reaches between 1 and 1.5 bar.

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

Your boiler has likely detected a circulation issue or caught air in the system, causing it to shut down to prevent overheating.

What to try first

Ensure all radiator valves are fully openBleed your radiators to remove any trapped airCheck that your system pressure is topped up to between 1 and 1.5 barPress and hold the Reset button for 2 seconds

Est. cost
£120-280
Parts
Circulation Pump, Main Heat Exchanger, Overheat Thermostat
Full guide for ER + 25 + Reset
05
Li High DIY-safe

Your boiler has failed to ignite after several attempts and has locked itself out for safety.

What to try first

Check that your gas supply is turned on and other gas appliances are workingTurn the selector switch to the 'R' position for a few seconds to reset the boilerWait for the boiler to restart and check if the flame stays lit

Est. cost
£100-£250
Parts
Ignition Electrode, Gas Valve, Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
Full guide for Li
06
LP High DIY-safe

Your boiler has detected that the water pressure is too low for it to operate safely and has shut down.

What to try first

Locate the filling loop (a flexible silver hose) underneath the boiler.Slowly open the tap or taps on the filling loop until you hear water entering the system.Watch the pressure gauge and close the taps when the needle reaches between 1.0 and 1.5 bar.Ensure the taps are fully closed and reset the boiler if necessary.

Est. cost
£0-160
Parts
Filling loop, Pressure sensor, Expansion vessel
Full guide for LP

on the Biasi M90E 28S

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 28S