Common problems guide

The most common Biasi Riva Compact HE M96a problems

The faults most likely to send a Biasi Riva Compact HE M96a 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.
37 documented codes
6 most common
6 DIY-safe checks
0 engineer needed

The 6 most common faults

01
Lack of burner ignition High DIY-safe

Your boiler is trying to start up but cannot create or detect a flame, leaving you without heating and hot water.

What to try first

Check that your gas emergency control valve is open and you have credit on your meter.Check if other gas appliances in your home, like a hob, are working correctly.Press the reset button on the front control panel to see if the boiler restarts.

Est. cost
£120-350
Parts
Ignition Electrode, Gas Valve, Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
Full guide for Lack of burner ignition
02
lock-out signal lamp High DIY-safe

Your boiler has stopped working for safety reasons and needs to be manually restarted to attempt to fire up again.

What to try first

Locate the reset button (often marked with an 'R' or a flame symbol) on the boiler control panel.Press and hold the reset button for 2 to 5 seconds.Wait for the boiler to attempt the ignition sequence; if it fails to start after three attempts, call a Gas Safe engineer.

Est. cost
£100-350
Parts
Ignition Electrode, Printed Circuit Board (PCB), Gas Valve
Full guide for lock-out signal lamp
03
A fault on gas supply High DIY-safe

Your boiler has stopped working because it cannot detect a steady supply of gas or a flame.

What to try first

Check if other gas appliances, like a cooker, are working to confirm gas supply to the house.Verify that your gas meter has credit if it is a pre-payment type.Locate the reset knob on the front panel and turn it to the 'R' position for a few seconds.

Est. cost
£100-350
Parts
Gas Valve, Ignition Electrode, Flame Sensing Electrode
Full guide for A fault on gas supply
04
Faulty primary circuit High DIY-safe

Your boiler has stopped working because it cannot detect enough water circulating inside the system to keep it running safely.

What to try first

Check your boiler pressure gauge to see if it is below 1.0 barLocate the filling loop (a silver flexi-hose or two taps underneath the boiler)Slowly open the valve to allow water into the system until the gauge reaches 1.5 bar, then turn the valve fully off

Est. cost
£100-250
Parts
Circulation pump, Flow sensor, Heating system pressure gauge
Full guide for Faulty primary circuit
05
Red Led Flashing High DIY-safe

Your boiler is failing to light the gas flame despite several attempts, causing it to shut down for safety.

What to try first

Check if other gas appliances, like a cooker hob, are working to ensure gas supply is active.Verify that your gas meter has credit if you use a pre-payment meter.Press the reset button on the front panel once to see if the boiler restarts.

Est. cost
£100-280
Parts
Ignition Electrode, Gas Valve, Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
Full guide for Red Led Flashing
06
All operation lights OFF High DIY-safe

Your boiler appears to have no power and is completely unresponsive when you try to use your heating or hot water.

What to try first

Check if the boiler's fused spur switch is turned onCheck your home's main consumer unit (fuse box) for a tripped circuit breakerReplace the 3-amp fuse in the boiler's external electrical spur

Est. cost
£100-350
Parts
External 3A Fuse, Printed Circuit Board (PCB), Internal Glass Fuse
Full guide for All operation lights OFF

on the Biasi Riva Compact HE M96a

Ignition ElectrodeGas ValvePrinted Circuit Board (PCB)Flame Sensing ElectrodeCirculation pumpFlow 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 37-code list for the Biasi Riva Compact HE M96a