Red High

Boiler Fault Code Red

Also written as RED — same fault.

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Fault code Red appears across 3 boiler brands 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 has detected a fault and stopped working for safety reasons, meaning you currently have no heating or hot water. (As reported on Chaffoteaux Sterling FF)

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Source

Information for the Red 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