740 Medium
Boiler Fault Code 740
Reviewed by the BoilerFaultCodes Editorial Team Last reviewed
Fault code 740 appears across 1 boiler brand and 7 models. The exact meaning varies by manufacturer — pick your boiler brand below to see the model-specific fix.
Most common meaning Your boiler's external temperature sensor is reporting an issue, which may cause it to run inefficiently or struggle to heat your home correctly. (As reported on Navien NCB 28 HE)
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Source
Information for the 740 fault code is sourced from the official service / installation manual for each model that displays it. Read more about how we source fault codes →
Reviewed by the BoilerFaultCodes Editorial Team · Last reviewed 27 April 2026