Common problems guide

The most common Biasi Rinnova Adaptive Combi problems

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

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

The 6 most common faults

01
E01 High DIY-safe

Your boiler is failing to light the gas or cannot detect that a flame has been successfully started.

What to try first

Check if other gas appliances in your home, like a hob, are working to ensure gas supply.Ensure your gas meter has credit and the isolation valve is open.Press and hold the 'R' Reset button for 2-3 seconds to see if the boiler restarts.

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

Your boiler has detected that it is getting too hot and has automatically shut down to prevent damage or safety issues.

What to try first

Check that your radiator valves are open and not turned to zero.Verify that the boiler pressure gauge is between 1 and 1.5 bar; top up if necessary.Try resetting the boiler by turning the control knob to the 'R' position for a few seconds.

Est. cost
£100-280
Parts
Overheat Thermostat, Central Heating Pump, Main Heat Exchanger (Cleaning or Replacement)
Full guide for E02
03
E04 High DIY-safe

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

What to try first

Locate the filling loop (usually a silver flexible hose) underneath the boiler.Slowly open the one or two small taps on the hose until you hear water moving.Watch the pressure gauge until it reaches between 1.0 and 1.5 bar, then close the taps tightly.

Est. cost
£0-120
Parts
Filling loop, Pressure sensor, Expansion vessel
Full guide for E04
04
E05 High DIY-safe

Your boiler has safety-locked itself because it is having trouble detecting or maintaining a flame.

What to try first

Check that your gas pre-payment meter has credit (if applicable)Check that other gas appliances in your home, like a hob, are working correctlyPress and hold the 'Reset' button for five seconds to attempt to restart the boiler

Est. cost
£100-£250
Parts
Ignition electrode, Flame sensing electrode, Gas valve
Full guide for E05
05
E15 High DIY-safe

Your boiler has sensed that the water returning from your radiators is hotter than the water leaving the boiler, which usually means the water isn't flowing through the system correctly.

What to try first

Check that all radiator valves are fully openEnsure the boiler pressure is between 1 and 1.5 bar on the gaugeReset the boiler using the control knob to see if the error clears

Est. cost
£120-280
Parts
NTC Temperature Sensor, Circulation Pump, Main PCB
Full guide for E15
06
E44 High DIY-safe

Your boiler is failing to light the gas or keep the flame burning, which means your heating and hot water have stopped working.

What to try first

Check if other gas appliances, like a cooker, are working to ensure gas is reaching your home.Verify that your gas meter has credit and the isolation valve is open.Press the Reset button on the boiler control panel once to see if the system restarts.

Est. cost
£100-£350
Parts
Ignition Electrode, Gas Valve, Main Electronic PCB
Full guide for E44

on the Biasi Rinnova Adaptive Combi

Ignition ElectrodeGas ValveIgnition LeadPrinted Circuit Board (PCB)Overheat ThermostatCentral Heating Pump

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 65-code list for the Biasi Rinnova Adaptive Combi