BoilerFaultCodes Dry-Fire High
Boiler Fault Code Dry-Fire
Also written as DRYFIRE — same fault.
Reviewed by the BoilerFaultCodes Editorial Team Last reviewed
Fault code Dry-Fire appears across 2 boiler brands 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 there is not enough water flowing through it to safely heat up, which has caused it to shut down to prevent overheating. (As reported on Baxi 130 HE (range))
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Source
Information for the Dry-Fire 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