Common problems guide

The most common Ferroli Combi 77 FF Popular problems

The faults most likely to send a Ferroli Combi 77 FF Popular into lockout — with plain-English causes, what to check first, estimated repair costs and whether you need a Gas Safe engineer.

This model is discontinued. Parts can be harder to source and expensive. If repair costs are mounting, a new A-rated boiler may be the smarter choice.
14 documented codes
6 most common
0 DIY-safe checks
6 engineer needed

The 6 most common faults

01
4 green High Engineer

Your boiler's internal temperature sensors are stuck in a mode that is telling the system to stay on, which can lead to overheating or your heating staying on when it shouldn't.

Est. cost
£90-160
Parts
NTC Temperature Sensor, Central Heating Sensor, Thermistor
Full guide for 4 green
02
7 green High Engineer

Your boiler has detected an issue with the air flow or fan, meaning it has stopped working for safety reasons.

Est. cost
£120-280
Parts
Air Pressure Switch, Fan Assembly, Venting Venturi Tube
Full guide for 7 green
03
LED1 High Engineer

Your boiler has detected that the internal air fan or pressure system is stuck in the 'on' position, preventing the boiler from starting its ignition sequence for safety.

Est. cost
£120-£280
Parts
Air Pressure Switch, Venturi Tube, Fan Assembly
Full guide for LED1
04
LED1 on High Engineer

Your boiler has detected a failure with the safety system that handles smoke and fumes, preventing it from firing up for your safety.

Est. cost
£120-240
Parts
Air Pressure Switch, Venturi Tube, Fan Assembly
Full guide for LED1 on
05
Relay 2 energised after 2 sec High Engineer

Your boiler has detected an internal electrical or sensor error that is preventing it from starting up safely.

Est. cost
£120-£350
Parts
Main PCB, DHW Temperature Sensor, DHW Flow Switch
Full guide for Relay 2 energised after 2 sec
06
8 yellow Emergency Engineer

Your boiler has detected that the gas valve is opening at the wrong time or when it hasn't been told to, which is a safety concern that prevents the appliance from running.

Est. cost
£180-350
Parts
Gas valve, Printed Circuit Board (PCB), Wiring harness
Full guide for 8 yellow

on the Ferroli Combi 77 FF Popular

NTC Temperature SensorCentral Heating SensorThermistorAir Pressure SwitchFan AssemblyVenting Venturi Tube

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
See the full 14-code list for the Ferroli Combi 77 FF Popular