How much does it cost to fix Chaffoteaux error code E 16?

Typical repair cost for the Chaffoteaux E 16 fault is £120-200 including labour.

E 16 Low

Chaffoteaux E 16 Fault Code

Q: What does the Chaffoteaux E 16 fault code mean?

Your boiler is having trouble communicating with the external weather sensor on the outside of your property, causing it to lose track of the outdoor temperature.

Also written as E16 — same fault.

The Chaffoteaux E 16 fault code means: your boiler is having trouble communicating with the external weather sensor on the outside of your property, causing it to lose track of the outdoor temperature.. It appears on 1 Chaffoteaux model in our database.

Technical description: Outdoor sensor short circuit (where fitted)

Typical repair cost £120-200 (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 E 16 fault code

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Minima HE Repair: £120-200

Source

Chaffoteaux E 16 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