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.

38 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
E89 High DIY-safe

Your boiler has detected an issue with its internal computer board or the electrical power being supplied to it.

What to try first

Turn the boiler power off at the fused spur switchWait for 60 secondsTurn the power back on and press the Reset button

Est. cost
£250-450
Parts
Main Printed Circuit Board (PCB), Surge Protector
Full guide for E89
06
L1 High DIY-safe

Your boiler has detected that water is not circulating correctly through the system, which is preventing it from heating up safely.

What to try first

Check the pressure gauge on the front of the boiler and ensure it is between 1.0 and 1.5 bar.If the pressure is too low, use the filling loop underneath the boiler to top it up.Ensure all radiator valves are open and that the pump is not making any unusual grinding noises.Reset the boiler by turning the selector switch to the 'R' position for a few seconds.

Est. cost
£120-£350
Parts
Circulation Pump, Main Circuit Pressure Switch, Main PCB
Full guide for L1

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

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See the full 38-code list for the Biasi Rinnova Adaptive Combi