Boiler sooting Emergency

Ferroli Boiler sooting Fault Code

Also written as BOILERSOOTING — same fault.

The Ferroli Boiler sooting fault code means: your boiler is not burning fuel efficiently, which is causing a dangerous build-up of soot and significantly increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning.. It appears on 4 Ferroli models in our database.

Act immediately

Turn off your boiler and stop using gas appliances. Call a Gas Safe engineer now. This fault can be dangerous if ignored.

Technical description: Faulty flame adjustment. Burner air ports blocked
Typical repair cost £120-250 (including labour)

Engineer required

This fault requires a Gas Safe registered engineer. Do not attempt gas-related repairs yourself.

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Ferroli models that show the Boiler sooting fault code

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Source

Ferroli Boiler sooting fault code information on this page is sourced and cross-checked against the official Ferroli service / installation manuals for each affected model.

Reviewed by the BoilerFaultCodes Editorial Team · Last reviewed 27 April 2026