Stand-by Low

Boiler Fault Code Stand-by

Also written as STANDBY — same fault.

Reviewed by the BoilerFaultCodes Editorial Team Last reviewed

Fault code Stand-by appears across 1 boiler brand 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 is currently in a waiting state and is not actively calling for heat, which usually means it is working correctly but just sitting idle. (As reported on Potterton Envoy Plus)

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Source

Information for the Stand-by 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