Common problems guide

The most common Ferroli Bluehelix Tech RRT 34C problems

The faults most likely to send a Ferroli Bluehelix Tech RRT 34C into lockout — with plain-English causes, what to check first, estimated repair costs and whether you need a Gas Safe engineer.

18 documented codes
6 most common
1 DIY-safe checks
5 engineer needed

The 6 most common faults

01
F37 High DIY-safe

Your boiler has stopped working because the water pressure inside your heating system has dropped too low to operate safely.

What to try first

Locate the external filling loop, which is usually a small metal or braided hose located under the boiler.Open the small valve(s) on the loop to allow mains water to enter the system until the pressure gauge on the front of the boiler reads between 1.0 and 1.5 bar.Close the valve(s) tightly and check that the error code has cleared.

Est. cost
£80-150
Parts
Pressure relief valve, Expansion vessel, Pressure sensor
Full guide for F37
02
A01 High Engineer

Your boiler is failing to light the flame, which means it cannot produce any hot water or heating.

Est. cost
£120-250
Parts
Ignition electrode, Gas valve, Ignition lead
Full guide for A01
03
A05 High Engineer

Your boiler is unable to safely vent exhaust gases because the internal fan that pushes air through the system has stopped working correctly.

Est. cost
£180-350
Parts
Fan assembly, Wiring harness, PCB
Full guide for A05
04
A06 High Engineer

Your boiler is failing to light the internal burner, so it has safely shut itself down to prevent a gas build-up.

Est. cost
£150-300
Parts
Ignition electrode, Gas valve, PCB
Full guide for A06
05
F34 High Engineer

Your boiler is temporarily shutting down because it is not receiving enough electricity from your home's power supply.

Est. cost
£120-250
Parts
PCB, Wiring harness
Full guide for F34
06
F41 High Engineer

Your boiler has detected that water is heating up too quickly compared to the sensors' expectations, causing it to shut down to prevent damage.

Est. cost
£120-250
Parts
NTC sensor, Circulation pump, Heat exchanger
Full guide for F41

on the Ferroli Bluehelix Tech RRT 34C

Pressure relief valveExpansion vesselPressure sensorIgnition electrodeGas valveIgnition lead

Based on parts cited in our fault code database. Your engineer will confirm what's actually needed after diagnosis.

Call a Gas Safe engineer if…

  • You can smell gas or see signs of a leak
  • The Ferroli shows an Emergency or High severity code
  • The boiler keeps locking out after repeated resets
  • You've tried the DIY checks and the fault hasn't cleared
  • There's visible water leaking from the boiler
  • The flame is yellow or orange instead of blue

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See the full 18-code list for the Ferroli Bluehelix Tech RRT 34C