BoilerFaultCodes 88° C High
Boiler Fault Code 88° C
Also written as 88C — same fault.
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Fault code 88° C appears across 1 boiler brand and 2 models. The exact meaning varies by manufacturer — pick your boiler brand below to see the model-specific fix.
Most common meaning Your boiler has detected that the water inside the system has become dangerously hot and has shut itself down to prevent damage. (As reported on Ferroli Arean)
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Source
Information for the 88° C 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