Return sensor High
Boiler Fault Code Return sensor
Also written as RETURNSENSOR — same fault.
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Fault code Return sensor appears across 1 boiler brand and 1 models. The exact meaning varies by manufacturer — pick your boiler brand below to see the model-specific fix.
Most common meaning Your boiler has lost its ability to measure the temperature of the water returning to it, so it has shut down to prevent potential damage. (As reported on Potterton Envoy 30)
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Reviewed by the BoilerFaultCodes Editorial Team · Last reviewed 27 April 2026