Common problems guide

The most common Biasi Parva 28S problems

The faults most likely to send a Biasi Parva 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 ignite or has lost its flame, meaning it has shut down as a safety precaution.

What to try first

Check that your gas supply is turned on at the meterPress and hold the 'Reset' button for five secondsEnsure there is credit on your gas meter if you use a pre-payment system

Est. cost
£100-£250
Parts
Ignition Electrode, Flame Sensing Probe, Gas Valve
Full guide for ER 01 + Reset
02
ER 02 + Reset High DIY-safe

Your boiler has detected that it is getting too hot and has shut down as a safety precaution.

What to try first

Ensure all radiator valves are fully open to allow water to circulateCheck that the boiler pressure is between 1.0 and 1.5 barPress and hold the 'Reset' button to restart the system

Est. cost
£100-£350
Parts
Overheat Thermostat, Circulation Pump, NTC Temperature Sensor
Full guide for ER 02 + Reset
03
ER 10 + reset High DIY-safe

Your boiler has detected low water pressure, which prevents it from firing up to provide heating or hot water.

What to try first

Locate the filling loop (usually a silver flexible hose) underneath the boiler.Slowly open the valves until you hear water flowing and the pressure gauge reaches between 1 and 1.5 bar.Close the valves tightly and press the Reset button to restart the boiler.

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 or temperature sensor problem and is currently locked out for safety.

What to try first

Locate the selector knob on the front panel.Turn the knob to the 'Reset' position for five seconds.Return the knob to the original setting (Heating or Hot Water) and wait for the boiler to restart.

Est. cost
£120-280
Parts
NTC Temperature Sensor, Circulation Pump, Main PCB
Full guide for ER + 25 + Reset
05
Li High DIY-safe

Your boiler has failed to ignite after several attempts, meaning it cannot produce heat or hot water.

What to try first

Check if other gas appliances like a hob are working to ensure gas supplyPress and hold the reset button for five secondsCheck that the condensate pipe outside hasn't frozen in cold weather

Est. cost
£100-280
Parts
Ignition Electrode, Gas Valve, PCB (Printed Circuit Board)
Full guide for Li
06
LP High DIY-safe

Your boiler has detected that the water pressure is too low to operate safely.

What to try first

Locate the filling loop valves underneath the boiler.Slowly open both taps to let fresh water into the system.Watch the pressure gauge and close the taps once the needle reaches between 1 and 1.5 bar.

Est. cost
£0-120
Parts
Filling loop, Water pressure switch, Expansion vessel
Full guide for LP

on the Biasi Parva 28S

Ignition ElectrodeFlame Sensing ProbeGas ValveOverheat ThermostatCirculation PumpNTC Temperature 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 10-code list for the Biasi Parva 28S