Common problems guide

The most common Firebird Enviro 15-20 problems

The faults most likely to send a Firebird Enviro 15-20 into lockout — with plain-English causes, what to check first, estimated repair costs and whether you need a Gas Safe engineer.

4 documented codes
4 most common
1 DIY-safe checks
3 engineer needed

The 4 most common faults

01
E5 High DIY-safe

Your boiler's burner has stopped working correctly and has entered a safety lockout mode to prevent damage.

What to try first

Check that you have sufficient oil in your storage tank.Ensure the oil supply valve on the tank is fully open.Press the illuminated reset button on the front of the burner once.

Est. cost
£120-350
Parts
Photocell, Oil pump, Control box
Full guide for E5
02
E1 High Engineer

Your boiler's internal temperature sensor has stopped communicating correctly with the main control board, preventing the system from heating up.

Est. cost
£120-190
Parts
NTC Control Thermistor, Wiring Harness
Full guide for E1
03
E2 High Engineer

Your boiler has detected a problem with the sensor that monitors the temperature of the exhaust gases, causing the system to shut down for safety.

Est. cost
£120-210
Parts
Flue Thermistor (NTC Sensor), Connecting Wiring Harness
Full guide for E2
04
E3 High Engineer

Your boiler has detected a problem with the sensor that monitors exhaust gas temperatures, causing the system to shut down for safety.

Est. cost
£120-210
Parts
Flue gas thermistor, Wiring harness connectors, Main PCB
Full guide for E3

on the Firebird Enviro 15-20

PhotocellOil pumpControl boxNozzleNTC Control ThermistorWiring Harness

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 Firebird 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 4-code list for the Firebird Enviro 15-20