How much does it cost to fix Chaffoteaux error code 30 - 40?

Typical repair cost for the Chaffoteaux 30 - 40 fault is £90-160 including labour.

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Chaffoteaux 30 - 40 Fault Code

Q: What does the Chaffoteaux 30 - 40 fault code mean?

Your boiler has detected a faulty internal temperature sensor that monitors the water returning from your radiators, which prevents the system from heating effectively.

Also written as 3040 — same fault.

The Chaffoteaux 30 - 40 fault code means: your boiler has detected a faulty internal temperature sensor that monitors the water returning from your radiators, which prevents the system from heating effectively.. It appears on 3 Chaffoteaux models in our database.

Technical description: Central heating return thermistor faulty (open circuit)

Typical repair cost £90-160 (including labour)

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This fault requires a Gas Safe registered engineer. Do not attempt gas-related repairs yourself.

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Chaffoteaux models that show the 30 - 40 fault code

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Source

Chaffoteaux 30 - 40 fault code information on this page is sourced and cross-checked against the official Chaffoteaux service / installation manuals for each affected model.

Reviewed by the BoilerFaultCodes Editorial Team · Last reviewed 27 April 2026