Common problems guide

The most common Ferroli i29 problems

The faults most likely to send a Ferroli i29 into lockout — with plain-English causes, what to check first, estimated repair costs and whether you need a Gas Safe engineer.

5 documented codes
5 most common
0 DIY-safe checks
5 engineer needed

The 5 most common faults

01
A02 High Engineer

Your boiler thinks a flame is burning even when it’s supposed to be turned off, which causes it to shut down as a safety precaution.

Est. cost
£120-350
Parts
Ionisation Electrode, Flame Sensing Cable, Main PCB
Full guide for A02
02
F10 High Engineer

Your boiler has stopped working because it is unable to accurately measure the temperature of the water flowing out of it.

Est. cost
£120-220
Parts
NTC delivery sensor, Wiring harness
Full guide for F10
03
A15 High Engineer

Your boiler is struggling to clear exhaust gases because it cannot confirm that the internal fan is moving air properly, so it has shut down for safety.

Est. cost
£150-250
Parts
Air pressure switch, Venturi, Fan assembly
Full guide for A15
04
F50 High Engineer

Your boiler's internal computer has developed an electrical fault and is unable to communicate with its sensors properly.

Est. cost
£280-450
Parts
DBM32B Main PCB, Earth connection wiring
Full guide for F50
05
F51 High Engineer

Your boiler's internal computer has developed a critical electronic fault and can no longer control the heating system safely.

Est. cost
£280-450
Parts
DBM32B Printed Circuit Board (PCB), Earth connection wiring
Full guide for F51

on the Ferroli i29

Ionisation ElectrodeFlame Sensing CableMain PCBNTC delivery sensorWiring harnessAir pressure switch

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 5-code list for the Ferroli i29