Air flow rate safety device Emergency
Boiler Fault Code Air flow rate safety device
Also written as AIRFLOWRATESAFETYDEVICE — same fault.
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Fault code Air flow rate safety device appears across 1 boiler brand and 3 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 air cannot flow correctly through the exhaust flue, so it has safely shut itself down to prevent any harmful gases from building up. (As reported on Saunier Duval Sylva)
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Information for the Air flow rate safety device 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