Common problems guide

The most common ECA boiler problems

The faults we see most often across the ECA range — with plain-English causes, what to check first, estimated repair costs, and whether it's a DIY job or needs a Gas Safe engineer. Based on fault-code data across 5 ECA boiler models.

193 unique codes
5 models covered
6 DIY-safe (top 8)
8 engineer needed

The most common ECA faults

01
E01 High DIY-safe

Your boiler has failed to light the flame, which means it cannot provide any heating or hot water until the issue is resolved.

What to try first

Check that your gas supply is turned on at the meterPrepaid meter users: ensure you have credit and the valve hasn't closedPress and hold the 'R' (Reset) button for 3-5 seconds to see if the boiler restartsCheck if other gas appliances in your home, like a hob, are working correctly

Est. cost
£100-350
Parts
Ignition electrode, Gas valve, Spark generator
Full guide for Confeo Premix HM E01
02
E02 High DIY-safe

Your boiler thinks a flame is present even though no gas should be flowing, which is a safety conflict that has caused the system to lock itself down.

What to try first

Press the Reset button on the control panel onceEnsure there is no moisture around the display or controlsIf the fault returns immediately after resetting, turn off the boiler and call a Gas Safe engineer

Est. cost
£120-280
Parts
Ionisation Electrode, Gas Valve, Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
Full guide for Confeo Premix HM E02
03
E03 High DIY-safe

Your boiler has shut down because the water inside it has become too hot and cannot circulate properly.

What to try first

Check that all boiler valves underneath the unit are fully open.Ensure that at least one radiator (usually the one in the hallway) has its valves turned fully to the open position.Press the Reset button on the control panel once.Check that your heating system pressure gauge is between 1 and 1.5 bar.

Est. cost
£120-300
Parts
Circulation Pump, Overheat Thermostat, NTC Temperature Sensor
Full guide for Confeo Premix HM E03
04
E15 High DIY-safe

Your boiler has shut down because its internal sensors are giving conflicting or incorrect temperature readings.

What to try first

Press the Reset button on the control panel to clear the temporary lockoutMonitor the boiler to see if the error code returns immediatelyEnsure there is sufficient water pressure in the system (typically between 1 and 1.5 bar)

Est. cost
£90-180
Parts
NTC Temperature Sensor, Heat Exchanger Sensor, Wiring harness / sensor connections
Full guide for Confeo Premix HM E15
05
E16 High DIY-safe

Your boiler has stopped working because it cannot detect how hot the water is going into your radiators.

What to try first

Press the Reset button on the control panelCheck if the boiler fires up and remains operationalIf the code returns immediately, do not attempt further repairs and call a professional

Est. cost
£90-160
Parts
Central Heating Flow NTC Sensor, Wiring harness / Connector
Full guide for Confeo Premix HM E16
06
E17 High Engineer

Your boiler has stopped working because it cannot detect the temperature of the water returning to the unit, causing it to shut down for safety.

Est. cost
£90-180
Parts
Return NTC Temperature Sensor, Sensor wiring harness, Main PCB
Full guide for Confeo Premix HM E17
07
E18 High DIY-safe

Your boiler has sensed a sudden, unusual spike in temperature and has shut down as a safety precaution.

What to try first

Press the Reset button on the control panel to clear the lockout.Check that your radiator valves are open to ensure water can flow through the system.Ensure your system pressure is topped up to between 1 and 1.5 bar.

Est. cost
£90-180
Parts
Temperature Sensor (NTC Thermistor), Circulation Pump
Full guide for Confeo Premix HM E18
08
E33 High Engineer

Your boiler has detected a fault with the sensor that monitors water returning to the unit, causing it to shut down for safety.

Est. cost
£90-160
Parts
Return water temperature sensor (NTC thermistor), Wiring harness / sensor connections
Full guide for Confeo Premix HM E33

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