Common problems guide

The most common Ferroli Econcept 100 problems

The faults most likely to send a Ferroli Econcept 100 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.
5 documented codes
5 most common
0 DIY-safe checks
5 engineer needed

The 5 most common faults

01
Fan fault High Engineer

Your boiler has stopped working because the mechanical component responsible for circulating air and exhausting combustion gases is not receiving power or has failed.

Est. cost
£200-350
Parts
Combustion fan, Fan wiring harness
Full guide for Fan fault
02
Outlet sensor faulty High Engineer

Your boiler has lost the ability to measure the temperature of the water leaving it, which means it has safely shut down to prevent overheating.

Est. cost
£120-220
Parts
NTC temperature sensor, Wiring harness
Full guide for Outlet sensor faulty
03
Return sensor faulty High Engineer

Your boiler has lost the ability to measure the temperature of the water returning to it, so it has safely shut down to prevent overheating.

Est. cost
£120-220
Parts
Return NTC sensor, Wiring harness
Full guide for Return sensor faulty
04
Flue gas sensor faulty High Engineer

Your boiler has stopped working because it can no longer accurately read the temperature of the exhaust chimney, meaning it has shut down as a safety precaution.

Est. cost
£120-220
Parts
Flue gas temperature sensor, Wiring harness
Full guide for Flue gas sensor faulty
05
Microprocessor faulty High Engineer

The computer that controls your boiler is experiencing an internal error, which means the system cannot safely start or regulate your heating and hot water.

Est. cost
£300-500
Parts
Main Control PCB, Wiring harness
Full guide for Microprocessor faulty

on the Ferroli Econcept 100

Combustion fanFan wiring harnessNTC temperature sensorWiring harnessReturn NTC sensorFlue gas temperature sensor

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 5-code list for the Ferroli Econcept 100