Chaffoteaux Flexiflame 140 Fault codes & diagnostics

38 fault codes with plain-English explanations, severity ratings, DIY guidance, and repair cost estimates.

System Natural Gas 140 kW 2006-2016 Discontinued

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Complaints of noise

Your boiler is making unusual noises because of trapped air, poor water circulation, or potential issues with the gas control components.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Central heating pump
  • Gas valve
  • Heat exchanger
  • Thermostat
Complaints of noise - 1

Your boiler is receiving too much gas, which is causing it to operate loudly and inefficiently.

Emergency Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Gas valve
  • Gas valve stepper motor
Complaints of noise - 2

Your boiler is making noise because there is trapped air bubbles circulating inside the system instead of just water.

Low DIY-safe

What to check first

  1. Turn off your boiler and let it cool down completely.
  2. Use a radiator key to bleed every radiator in the house starting from the lowest level.
  3. Check your boiler's pressure gauge and top it up to 1.5 bar using the filling loop if it has dropped.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Automatic air vent
  • System pressure relief valve
Complaints of noise - 3

Your boiler is struggling to control its internal temperature correctly, which is causing it to rattle or vibrate as it tries to regulate the heat.

Medium Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC Temperature Sensor
  • Control PCB
Complaints of noise - 4

Your boiler is making a noise because a valve inside is getting stuck, which can cause the system to stay on when it should be off.

Medium Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Diverter valve
  • Flow switch
  • Diaphragm
Complaints of noise - 5

Your boiler is experiencing a mechanical fault where the valve responsible for controlling gas flow is not closing properly, which can create unusual noises and requires immediate professional attention.

Emergency Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Gas valve
Complaints of noise - 6

Your boiler is making unusual noises because debris has entered the internal gas control system, which regulates the fuel supply.

Emergency Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Gas valve
  • Gas pipe seals
Complaints of noise - 7

Your boiler is struggling to circulate water properly, which is causing it to make rattling or banging noises.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Circulation pump
  • System filter
  • Heat exchanger
Complaints of noise - 8

Your boiler is making loud vibrating or banging noises, which usually suggests air is trapped in the system or the internal water pump is struggling to circulate water effectively.

Medium Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Central heating pump
  • System filter
  • Air vent
Complaints of noise - 9

Your boiler is making loud noises because internal water passages are clogged with debris, causing the system to struggle and overheat.

High Engineer only £250-500

Parts commonly replaced

  • Primary heat exchanger
  • System filter
  • Cleaning chemicals
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Complaints of noise (1)

Your boiler is receiving too much gas, which is causing it to run inefficiently and create unusual, loud noises.

Emergency Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Gas valve
  • Burner manifold
Complaints of noise (2)

Your boiler is making loud noises because trapped air bubbles are causing the water to rattle as it circulates through your heating system.

Low DIY-safe £0-£90

What to check first

  1. Turn off your boiler and wait for the radiators to cool down completely.
  2. Use a radiator key to open the bleed valve at the top of each radiator until water flows out steadily with no hissing air.
  3. Check your boiler's pressure gauge and top it up to the manufacturer's recommended level, typically between 1 and 1.5 bar.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Automatic air vent
  • System pressure relief valve
Complaints of noise (3)

Your boiler is struggling to accurately read its own temperature, which is causing it to operate inefficiently and create unusual noises.

Medium Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC Temperature Sensor
  • PCB Control Board
Complaints of noise (4)

Your boiler is making unusual noises because a internal valve is getting stuck, which can disrupt your hot water supply.

Medium Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Diverter valve
  • Diaphragm
  • Flow switch
Complaints of noise (5)

Your boiler is struggling to control its fuel supply, which can cause loud banging noises and prevents the unit from shutting down safely.

Emergency Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Gas valve
  • Gas valve solenoid
Complaints of noise (6)

Debris has likely entered your boiler's internal gas supply component, causing it to vibrate or whistle while the system is running.

Emergency Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Gas valve
  • Gas valve seal/gasket
  • Filter mesh
Complaints of noise (7)

Your boiler is struggling to push water through its internal pipes, which is causing it to make loud, rattling or banging noises as it tries to operate.

Medium Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Central heating pump
  • Primary heat exchanger
  • System filter
  • Automatic air vent
Complaints of noise (8)

Your boiler is making rattling or loud humming sounds because it is struggling to push water through your heating system correctly.

Medium Engineer only £180-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Central heating pump
  • Air separator
  • System filter
Complaints of noise (9)

Your boiler is struggling to move water through its system due to a buildup of internal debris, causing it to run loudly.

Medium Engineer only £250-500

Parts commonly replaced

  • Heat exchanger
  • System filter
  • Cleaning chemicals
Excessively noisy burner

Your boiler is making a loud 'roaring' or vibrating noise because the fuel-air mixture is not burning smoothly inside the unit.

Emergency Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Injector(s)
  • Burner assembly
  • Gas valve
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Excessively noisy burner - 1

Your boiler is receiving more gas than it can safely burn, leading to operation that is significantly louder than usual.

Emergency Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Gas valve
  • Burner assembly
  • Venturi
Excessively noisy burner - 2

Your boiler is making loud banging or roaring sounds because the internal parts that mix and burn the gas have become clogged with debris, causing an uneven flame.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Burner assembly
  • Burner gasket
  • Ignition electrode
Excessively noisy burner - 3

Your boiler is making an unusually loud noise because the fuel nozzles are obstructed or damaged, which prevents the gas from burning smoothly.

Emergency Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Burner injectors
  • Gas valve seals
  • Burner assembly
Excessively noisy burner (1)

Your boiler is burning fuel at an incorrect rate, which is causing the loud noise and indicates the mixture is not balanced correctly for safe operation.

Emergency Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Gas valve
  • Burner seal
  • Venturi
Excessively noisy burner (2)

Your boiler is making a loud noise because the internal fuel-burning area has become clogged with debris, preventing it from operating smoothly.

Emergency Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Burner assembly
  • Burner seals
  • Gasket pack
Excessively noisy burner (3)

Your boiler is making a loud noise because the tiny gas nozzles inside are blocked or damaged, preventing the fuel from burning smoothly.

Emergency Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Injector manifold
  • Burner assembly
Frequent sooting (1)

Your boiler is struggling to burn fuel cleanly due to a build-up of dust or debris inside the combustion area.

Emergency Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Burner assembly
  • Combustion seals
  • Ventilation fan
Frequent sooting (2)

Your boiler is struggling to breathe, which is causing fuel to burn incorrectly and creating internal soot build-up.

Emergency Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flue assembly
  • Air pressure switch
  • Combustion fan
Frequent sooting (3)

Your boiler is not burning fuel efficiently, leading to a dangerous build-up of debris inside that prevents it from heating your home properly.

Emergency Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Heat exchanger
  • Burner seal
  • Ignition electrode
Frequent sooting (4)

Your boiler is struggling to breathe because the exhaust system is blocked, which creates a significant risk of dangerous gases building up in your home.

Emergency Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flue terminal
  • Flue seals
  • Fan
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Frequent sooting (5)

Your boiler is struggling to burn fuel correctly because the internal parts that manage the gas supply are not the correct size, which is causing dangerous carbon build-up.

Emergency Engineer only £180-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Injector set
  • Burner gasket
Pilot will not light

Your boiler is failing to ignite because it cannot detect or receive the gas needed to start the flame.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Pilot injector
  • Pilot assembly
  • Ignition electrode
Pilot will not light - 1

Your boiler is failing to ignite because it is not receiving any gas to create the flame needed for heating.

High DIY-safe £90-160

What to check first

  1. Check that your gas supply is turned on at the main meter, especially if you have recently had new appliances installed or a gas supply interruption.
  2. Ensure your gas service valve located near the boiler is in the open position.
  3. Reset the boiler using the dedicated reset button on the control panel after verifying gas supply.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Gas valve
  • Ignition lead
  • PCB
Pilot will not light - 2

Your boiler is struggling to start because there is air trapped in the gas pipes, preventing the burner from igniting.

High Engineer only £90-180

Parts commonly replaced

  • Gas valve
  • Ignition electrode
Pilot will not light - 3

Your boiler is failing to ignite because internal debris is preventing the gas from reaching the pilot light.

High Engineer only £120-220

Parts commonly replaced

  • Pilot injector
  • Pilot filter
Pilot will not light (1)

Your boiler is failing to ignite because it is not receiving a flow of gas.

Emergency Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Gas valve
  • Ignition electrode
  • PCB
Pilot will not light (2)

Your boiler is struggling to start because there is still some air trapped in the gas pipes, preventing the pilot light from igniting.

High Engineer only £90-180

Parts commonly replaced

  • Gas valve
  • Flame rectification probe
  • Ignition electrode
Pilot will not light (3)

Your boiler is failing to ignite because internal debris is blocking the tiny gas supply line responsible for starting the flame.

High Engineer only £120-220

Parts commonly replaced

  • Pilot injector
  • Pilot tube
  • Pilot assembly