How much does it cost to fix boiler error code POOR PILOT FLAME?

Typical repair cost for the boiler POOR PILOT FLAME fault is £120-200 including labour.

POOR PILOT FLAME Emergency

Boiler Fault Code POOR PILOT FLAME

Also written as POORPILOTFLAME — same fault.

Reviewed by the BoilerFaultCodes Editorial Team Last reviewed 27 April 2026

Fault code POOR PILOT FLAME appears across 1 boiler brand and 5 models. The exact meaning varies by manufacturer — pick your boiler brand below to see the model-specific fix.

Most common meaning The small pilot flame that acts as a signal to ignite your boiler is too weak or flickering, so the system is shutting down for safety to prevent gas from escaping unburnt. (As reported on Chaffoteaux Britony Duo 55)

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Chaffoteaux POOR PILOT FLAME 5 models

Source

Information for the POOR PILOT FLAME 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