Glow-worm Flexicom 24c / 28c Fault codes & diagnostics

48 fault codes with plain-English explanations, severity ratings, DIY guidance, and repair cost estimates.

Combi Natural Gas 24-28 kW 2015 onwards Discontinued
GC Numbers 47-019-6347-019-23

Replaced by: Flexicom CX

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47-019-23 Easicom 2 28c 2015–present

All 48 documented codes

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F.00

Your boiler has lost the signal from the sensor that monitors the water temperature, causing it to shut down for safety reasons.

High Engineer only £120-220

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flow temperature sensor
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

F.01

Your boiler has lost its connection to the sensor that monitors the temperature of the water returning to it, so it has safely shut down to prevent overheating.

High Engineer only £120-220

Parts commonly replaced

  • Return temperature sensor
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

F.10

Your boiler has stopped working because it is unable to accurately measure the temperature of the water inside it due to a faulty electrical sensor connection.

High Engineer only £120-220

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flow temperature sensor
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

F.11

Your boiler has stopped working because it is unable to accurately measure the temperature of the water returning to it, preventing it from heating safely.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Return temperature sensor
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

F.13

Your boiler is struggling to accurately measure the temperature of the water stored in your hot water cylinder because there is an electrical fault with the sensor cable.

Medium Engineer only £120-200

Parts commonly replaced

  • Cylinder NTC sensor
  • Wiring harness
F.20

Your boiler has detected that it is running too hot and has automatically turned itself off to prevent any damage or safety issues.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC thermistor
  • Central heating pump
  • Primary heat exchanger

Related codes

F.22

Your boiler has stopped working because the amount of water inside your heating system has dropped below the minimum level required to operate safely.

High DIY-safe £80-150

What to check first

  1. Locate the external filling loop, usually a silver braided hose with one or two valves underneath your boiler.
  2. Slowly open the valves until you hear water flowing and the pressure gauge on the front of the boiler rises into the green zone (typically between 1.0 and 1.5 bar).
  3. Close the valves tightly to stop the flow and ensure the pressure gauge stays steady.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Filling loop
  • Pressure relief valve
  • Expansion vessel

Related codes

F.23

Your boiler has detected that the water is heating up significantly faster than it can be moved around your system, forcing it to shut down to prevent internal damage.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Central heating pump
  • System filter
  • Heat exchanger

Related codes

F.24

Your boiler has detected that the water inside is heating up far too quickly, so it has shut itself down to prevent any damage or overheating.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Central heating pump
  • System filter
  • Heat exchanger

Related codes

F.25

Your boiler has detected that the exhaust gases leaving the system are dangerously hot and has automatically shut down to prevent damage or overheating.

Emergency Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC temperature sensor
  • Primary heat exchanger
  • Pump

Related codes

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F.27

Your boiler has detected what it thinks is a flame while the gas is supposed to be turned off, so it has shut itself down as a precaution.

Emergency Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Gas valve
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Flame rectification electrode

Related codes

F.28

Your boiler is failing to light because it cannot detect a flame, meaning you currently have no heating or hot water.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Gas valve
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)

Related codes

F.29

Your boiler has stopped because the flame inside has gone out and it cannot get it to stay lit.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Gas valve
  • Ignition electrode
  • Flame rectification probe
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)

Related codes

F.32

Your boiler has detected that the internal fan responsible for safely venting exhaust gases is not spinning, so it has shut down to prevent unsafe operation.

High Engineer only £180-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Fan unit
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

F.33

Your boiler is struggling to breathe properly because there is a blockage or a problem with the pipes that bring in fresh air and push out exhaust fumes.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Air pressure switch
  • Fan assembly
  • Flue seals
  • Venturi

Related codes

F.46

Your boiler is struggling to detect the temperature of the incoming cold water due to a faulty electrical connection or sensor fault.

Medium Engineer only £120-220

Parts commonly replaced

  • DHW NTC sensor
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

F.49

Your boiler is struggling to communicate with its internal control system or any connected external thermostats.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • eBUS PCB
  • Wiring harness
  • Main printed circuit board (PCB)

Related codes

F.61

Your boiler is unable to safely control the flow of gas, which means it has shut itself down to prevent a potentially dangerous situation.

Emergency Engineer only £200-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Gas valve
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

F.62

Your boiler has detected that the internal gas valve is not closing correctly when it should, which creates a potential safety issue with the gas flow control.

Emergency Engineer only £200-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Gas valve
  • Printed circuit board (PCB)

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F.63

Your boiler has detected an internal computer error, meaning it can no longer store its own software settings correctly and needs a professional to reset or replace the main circuit board.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main PCB (Printed Circuit Board)

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F.64

Your boiler has detected an internal electrical problem or a misreading from its internal sensors, causing it to shut down for safety.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC Temperature Sensor
  • Main Printed Circuit Board (PCB)

Related codes

F.65

Your boiler has detected that its internal control electronics are running too hot and has safely switched off to prevent permanent damage.

High Engineer only £180-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main electronic PCB
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

F.67

Your boiler's main computer control panel is having trouble detecting the burner flame, which has caused it to shut down for safety reasons.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Flame detection probe
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

F.68

Your boiler is struggling to keep its internal flame lit while it is running.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flame rectification electrode
  • Ignition lead
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)

Related codes

F.70

Your boiler's computer has lost its identity settings and no longer recognises its own configuration, which prevents it from operating safely.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • User Interface PCB
  • Main Control Board

Related codes

F.71

Your boiler is struggling to accurately measure the temperature of the water moving through it, so it has shut down to prevent overheating.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flow NTC sensor
  • Printed Circuit Board

Related codes

F.72

Your boiler is struggling to monitor the temperature of the water returning to it, so it has stopped working as a safety precaution to prevent overheating.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Return NTC sensor
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

F.73

Your boiler has detected that the water pressure reading is incorrect, which is preventing it from heating your home safely.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Water pressure sensor
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

F.74

Your boiler's water pressure sensor is detecting an unusually high electrical reading that is outside of the expected safe range.

Medium Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Water pressure sensor
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

F.76

Your boiler has detected an overheat situation and has shut itself down to prevent damage to its internal components.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Heat exchanger thermal fuse
  • Overheat thermostat
  • Primary pump

Related codes

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F.77

Your boiler is detecting a blockage or a mechanical issue related to the safe ventilation of exhaust gases or the removal of water waste from the system.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flue non-return valve
  • Condensate pump
  • Printed circuit board (PCB)

Related codes

F.78

Your boiler has lost communication with the sensor that measures the temperature of your hot water, so it cannot safely heat it up for you.

High Engineer only £120-220

Parts commonly replaced

  • DHW NTC sensor
  • Wiring harness
  • PCB

Related codes

F.83

Your boiler is struggling to get a consistent temperature reading, resulting in the system shutting down to prevent potential overheating.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC Sensor
  • PCB

Related codes

F.84

Your boiler has detected that the sensors measuring the internal water temperature are giving conflicting readings, so it has stopped working for safety reasons.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC Temperature Sensor
  • PCB

Related codes

F.85

Your boiler has detected that the pipes measuring water temperature inside the unit have been swapped around during installation.

High Engineer only £120-220

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC sensors
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

F.86

Your boiler has detected an external safety signal, such as a problem with your flue or a connected smart controller, and has shut down to protect your home.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flue sensor
  • External controller/thermostat
  • PCB

Related codes

F.87

Your boiler is failing to light because it cannot detect the electrical connection to the part responsible for creating the spark that ignites the gas.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition lead
  • Ignition electrode
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

F.88

Your boiler has lost its electrical connection to the part that controls the gas supply, meaning it cannot safely start up to heat your home.

Emergency Engineer only £180-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Gas valve
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

F.89

Your boiler is struggling because it cannot properly communicate with the internal water pump that moves heat through your home.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Circulation pump
  • Wiring harness
  • Main printed circuit board (PCB)

Related codes

F.97

Your boiler's computer brain is unable to start up correctly, meaning it cannot operate safely and your heating and hot water have stopped working.

High Engineer only £250-400

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
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F01

Your boiler has stopped working because it cannot correctly read the temperature of the water returning to it, so it has shut down as a precaution.

High Engineer only £120-220

Parts commonly replaced

  • Return NTC thermistor
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

F10

Your boiler's temperature sensor is failing to provide a reading, so the system has shut down to prevent it from overheating.

High Engineer only £120-220

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flow NTC sensor
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

F11

Your boiler is unable to accurately measure the temperature of the water returning to it, meaning it has shut down to prevent potential overheating.

High Engineer only £120-220

Parts commonly replaced

  • Return NTC thermistor
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

F13

Your boiler is struggling to accurately detect the temperature of the water used for your taps and shower, meaning it has switched off your hot water to prevent overheating.

Medium Engineer only £120-220

Parts commonly replaced

  • Domestic Hot Water (DHW) NTC Thermistor

Related codes

F17

Your boiler is struggling because the electricity coming into it from your home's power supply is currently too low or inconsistent to run safely.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main PCB
  • Wiring harness
F20

Your boiler has detected that it is running too hot and has automatically shut itself down to prevent damage.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC thermistor
  • Pump
  • Heat exchanger

Related codes

F22

Your boiler has stopped working because the water pressure inside the system has dropped too low to operate safely.

High DIY-safe £80-150

What to check first

  1. Locate the filling loop (a flexible silver hose connecting two pipes near the bottom of the boiler).
  2. Open the valves at both ends of the hose to allow water into the system while watching the boiler's pressure gauge.
  3. Close both valves firmly once the needle on the gauge reaches the green zone, typically between 1.0 and 1.5 bar.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Pressure relief valve
  • Expansion vessel
  • Pressure sensor
F25

Your boiler has detected that the gases being vented out are much hotter than they should be, so it has turned itself off to prevent overheating.

Emergency Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Primary heat exchanger
  • Flue gas temperature sensor
  • Pump

Related codes

93 operating states & engineer diagnostics

Not faults — these are normal operating states. Tap to expand.

d.00 Diagnostic This code is simply an information display showing the current power setting of your boiler, rather than an error or a fault with your heating system. d.01 Diagnostic This code indicates your boiler is performing a routine process where it continues to move water around the system for a few minutes after the heating has switched off to cool down safely. d.02 Diagnostic Your boiler is currently taking a mandatory rest period to prevent the system from overheating, which is a normal part of its automatic safety process. d.05 Diagnostic Your boiler is simply displaying the current temperature it is aiming to reach for your radiators, rather than showing a fault. d.06 Diagnostic This code is simply an information display showing the temperature setting your boiler is currently aiming to reach for your hot water taps, rather than an error or fault. d.08 Diagnostic Your boiler is currently waiting for a signal from your wall-mounted room thermostat to tell it that it needs to turn on the heating. d.09 Diagnostic Your boiler is simply displaying the temperature it has been told to reach by your wall-mounted heating controller. d.10 Diagnostic Your boiler is struggling to move water around your heating system, which means it cannot provide warmth or hot water to your home. d.11 Diagnostic Your boiler is signalling that the pump responsible for moving water through your heating system is not responding correctly. d.13 Diagnostic Your boiler is struggling to detect that water is moving correctly through the internal system required to heat your taps. d.14 Diagnostic Your boiler is displaying a status message indicating the water pump is currently running at its maximum speed setting. d.15 Diagnostic Your boiler is struggling to circulate water around your heating system correctly because it cannot detect the pump running as it should. d.16 Diagnostic Your boiler is currently waiting for a signal from your room thermostat to tell it that your home needs heating. d.17 Diagnostic Your boiler is having trouble communicating with the external controls or thermostat, which may prevent it from switching on your heating when requested. d.18 Diagnostic Your boiler is simply performing a routine cooling process to move leftover hot water away from the heat exchanger after your heating or hot water has turned off. d.20 Diagnostic Your boiler is currently monitoring its internal hot water temperature limit, which is a normal part of the system's operation rather than a breakdown. d.21 Diagnostic Your boiler is currently indicating that the 'warm start' feature, which keeps water hot inside the unit for faster tap delivery, is being toggled or checked by the system. d.22 Diagnostic Your boiler is simply showing that it has received a request to provide hot water to your taps or shower. d.23 Diagnostic This code is not actually an error; it simply confirms that your boiler is currently receiving a signal to provide heating or hot water as requested. d.27 Diagnostic Your boiler is having difficulty communicating with an internal component responsible for managing its extra functions, such as an external pump or specialized heating controls. d.28 Diagnostic Your boiler's internal control board is struggling to communicate correctly with the secondary accessory component used for complex heating setups. d.33 Diagnostic Your boiler's air extraction system is not reaching the necessary speed to safely clear waste gases, so the unit has stopped working to prevent a safety hazard. d.34 Diagnostic Your boiler is struggling to confirm the correct fan speed needed to safely exhaust combustion gases, which prevents the unit from firing up. d.35 Diagnostic Your boiler is struggling to switch between heating your radiators and heating your hot water, which usually means the mechanical diverter valve is stuck or failing. d.36 Diagnostic Your boiler is struggling to detect the flow of water when you turn on a hot tap, which may prevent it from heating your water correctly. d.39 Diagnostic Your boiler is receiving an unusual signal from your solar water heating system, which is preventing it from operating correctly. d.40 Diagnostic Your boiler has detected that the water temperature in your heating system is not rising as expected, which usually points to a sensor reading issue or a circulation problem. d.41 Diagnostic Your boiler is struggling to accurately detect the temperature of the water returning from your radiators, which may cause it to switch off to prevent overheating. d.43 Diagnostic Your boiler is notifying you that its internal settings for managing how much heat it produces based on the outdoor temperature are not currently set up correctly. d.45 Diagnostic This code indicates that the boiler's internal settings for heating efficiency have not been properly configured during setup. d.47 Diagnostic Your boiler has lost the connection to its external weather sensor, so it is currently operating based on default settings rather than reacting to the outside temperature. d.50 Diagnostic Your boiler is struggling to automatically adjust its internal airflow to the correct level for efficient operation. d.51 Diagnostic Your boiler is struggling to correctly adjust the speed of the internal fan that clears exhaust gases, which is preventing it from starting up properly. d.58 Diagnostic Your boiler is currently monitoring or providing a small amount of extra heat to water coming from a solar thermal system to ensure it reaches your desired temperature. d.60 Diagnostic Your boiler has detected that it is getting too hot and has triggered a safety shut-off to protect itself from damage. d.61 Diagnostic Your boiler has failed to start up after several attempts and has locked itself out to ensure safety. d.62 Diagnostic Your boiler is simply indicating that the internal time settings or energy-saving modes are active, which is a normal operational status rather than a fault. d.64 Diagnostic This code is simply an information display showing how long the boiler takes to light the flame on average; it is not an error message and does not indicate a fault. d.65 Diagnostic Your boiler is failing to light the burner within the required timeframe and has stopped trying for safety reasons. d.67 Diagnostic Your boiler is currently in a brief, automatic rest period designed to protect its internal components and prevent excessive cycling. d.68 Diagnostic Your boiler is struggling to light the flame on the first try and is having to make multiple attempts before it successfully starts. d.69 Diagnostic Your boiler has failed to start up twice and has now locked itself out as a safety precaution to prevent unburnt gas from building up. d.71 Diagnostic Your boiler is currently set to its maximum temperature limit for the heating system and is essentially telling you it has reached the highest heat it is allowed to produce. d.80 Diagnostic This code is not a fault; it is an information display showing the total number of hours your boiler has spent actively heating your radiators. d.81 Diagnostic This code is not a fault; it is an informational status message simply showing the total amount of time your boiler has spent providing hot water. d.82 Diagnostic This code is simply an information display showing how many times your boiler has lit the flame for your heating, and it is not a fault or a sign that anything is broken. d.83 Diagnostic This code is simply an information display showing how many times the boiler has started up to heat your hot water, rather than indicating a fault. d.85 Diagnostic Your boiler has automatically increased its minimum operating power to protect itself from potential performance issues during heating or hot water production. d.88 Diagnostic Your boiler is struggling to detect the flow of water needed to ignite the flame when you turn on a hot tap. d.90 Diagnostic Your boiler is struggling to communicate with your wall-mounted thermostat, which might prevent your heating from turning on correctly. d.93 Diagnostic Your boiler has lost its unique configuration settings, which often happens after a power cut or a circuit board reset and prevents it from knowing how to operate correctly. d.94 Diagnostic Your boiler is currently resetting its internal memory and clearing the list of previous error logs, which is a routine maintenance action rather than a sign of a new fault. d.96 Diagnostic Your boiler has reverted to its original factory settings, which means your customised heating schedules and temperature settings may have been wiped. S.00 Status Your boiler is currently in standby mode because it has not been asked to provide any heating or hot water. S.01 Status Your boiler is currently just in the process of starting up its internal fan to begin heating your home, so this is a normal operational message rather than a fault. S.02 Status Your boiler is simply performing a routine check to prepare the internal water circulation before the heating starts, so it is functioning exactly as it should. S.03 Status Your boiler is currently going through its normal startup process to begin heating your radiators. S.04 Status Your boiler is operating normally and is currently warming up your radiators as requested. S.05 Status Your boiler is simply performing a routine cooling procedure to safely circulate excess heat after the heating has switched off. S.06 Status Your boiler is simply finishing a cooling-down cycle after you switched off the heating and is working exactly as it should. S.07 Status Your boiler is currently cooling down its internal components after finishing a heating cycle, which is a normal part of its operation rather than a fault. S.08 Status Your boiler is perfectly fine and is simply taking a short break to prevent the system from overheating. S.10 Status Your boiler is correctly recognizing that you have turned on a hot tap and is preparing to heat the water for you. S.11 Status Your boiler is currently just in the process of starting up its internal fan to prepare for heating your domestic hot water. S.13 Status Your boiler is simply letting you know that it is currently starting up to provide you with hot water. S.14 Status Your boiler is currently operating normally to heat your hot water. S.15 Status Your boiler is currently just finishing its standard cooling cycle after you have finished using your hot taps, which is a normal part of its operation. S.16 Status Your boiler is simply finishing a cooling cycle after you have finished using hot water, which is a normal part of its operation. S.17 Status Your boiler is currently cooling itself down after being used for hot water, which is a normal part of the heating cycle. S.20 Status This code is not a fault at all; it simply indicates that your boiler is currently working correctly to provide you with hot water. S.21 Status Your boiler is currently initiating its start-up cycle to provide hot water; this is a normal operational status message, not a fault. S.23 Status Your boiler is simply letting you know that it is currently firing up to provide hot water to your taps or shower. S.24 Status Your boiler is currently operating normally as it heats water for your taps or shower. S.25 Status Your boiler is simply finishing its cooling cycle after you have finished using hot water, which is a normal part of its operation. S.26 Status Your boiler is simply finishing a cooling cycle after you have finished using hot water, which is a normal part of its operation. S.27 Status Your boiler is currently running its internal pump to safely move residual hot water away from the heat exchanger after you have finished using the taps. S.28 Status Your boiler is currently in a temporary rest period to prevent it from switching on and off too frequently, which is a normal safety feature. S.30 Status Your boiler is perfectly healthy, but it is currently waiting for a signal from your wall-mounted heating controller to turn the radiators on. S.31 Status Your boiler is currently set to summer mode, which intentionally turns off the heating and only provides hot water for your taps. S.32 Status Your boiler is currently performing a routine safety check or waiting for the fan to reach speed before it begins the ignition process. S.34 Status Your boiler has automatically switched on its internal protection mode because it has detected very cold temperatures, aiming to prevent its pipes from freezing. S.39 Status Your boiler has temporarily stopped firing because an external safety device, such as a condensate pump or a room thermostat, has signaled it to shut down. S.41 Status Your boiler has detected that the water pressure inside your heating system is currently too high for it to operate safely. S.42 Status Your boiler has detected a blockage or mechanical issue in the exhaust system or drainage pipe that is preventing it from safely starting up. S.46 Status Your boiler has detected that the flame is cutting out when it tries to run at its lowest power setting and has triggered a safety feature to prevent it from cycling incorrectly. S.53 Status Your boiler is temporarily pausing its heating cycle because it has detected that the water flow through your radiators is not moving as it should. S.54 Status Your boiler has detected that there is not enough water circulating inside the system to operate safely, causing it to pause until the pressure reaches a safe level. S.58 Status Your boiler is momentarily pausing its heating process to safely manage internal pressures or complete a scheduled maintenance cycle. S.76 Status Your boiler is reminding you that it is due for its annual safety service and maintenance check. S.88 Status Your boiler is currently running a self-startup routine to remove trapped air from the system and is not actually broken. S.91 Status Your boiler has been mistakenly set to a demonstration mode used for showroom displays, meaning it is not actually operating to heat your home. S.96 Status Your boiler is currently performing an internal health check on its temperature sensors and has temporarily paused heating to ensure everything is working correctly. S.98 Status Your boiler is currently performing a mandatory internal safety check and has temporarily paused heating and hot water to ensure everything is working correctly.