8.6 Medium

Chaffoteaux 8.6 Fault Code

Also written as 86 — same fault.

The Chaffoteaux 8.6 fault code means: the gas control dial or internal tap on your boiler has become difficult to turn or is physically stuck, preventing you from adjusting the gas flow.. It appears on 3 Chaffoteaux models in our database.

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This fault should be looked at by a Gas Safe engineer within the next week or two. It may get worse if left.

Technical description: Gas control tap stiff (User’s)
Typical repair cost £90-180 (including labour)

Engineer required

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

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Chaffoteaux models that show the 8.6 fault code

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Source

Chaffoteaux 8.6 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