Glow-worm Energy2 30c Fault codes & diagnostics

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

Combi Gas 2018-present
GC Number 47-019-38
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47-019-38 Energy2 30c -A (P-GB) 2018–present

Appliance names and production years are taken from the UK Product Characteristics Database (the SAP/SEDBUK register). Where a GC number is also printed in this model's own manufacturer manual, both sources were checked to agree.

All 41 documented codes

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F.00

Your boiler is unable to measure the temperature of the water inside it, so it has safely shut down to prevent overheating.

High Engineer only £120-180

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC Temperature Sensor
  • Wiring harness

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F.01

Your boiler is struggling to accurately measure the temperature of the water returning to it, so it has stopped working to prevent potential overheating.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Return temperature sensor
  • Wiring harness

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F.10

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

High Engineer only £120-220

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flow temperature sensor (NTC thermistor)
  • Wiring harness

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F.11

Your boiler has stopped working because it is unable to accurately read the temperature of the water returning to it, causing it to shut down for safety.

High Engineer only £120-220

Parts commonly replaced

  • Return temperature sensor
  • Wiring harness

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F.12

Your boiler is struggling to detect the temperature of your hot water cylinder because of a faulty connection or wiring issue.

Medium Engineer only £120-220

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC Cylinder Sensor
  • Wiring harness

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F.13

Your boiler has lost the connection to the temperature sensor in your hot water cylinder, meaning it no longer knows how hot the water currently is.

Medium Engineer only £120-200

Parts commonly replaced

  • DHW cylinder temperature sensor
  • Wiring harness

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F.20

Your boiler has detected that it is getting too hot and has automatically switched itself off to prevent any damage.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC sensor
  • Primary heat exchanger
  • Pump

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F.22

Your boiler has detected that 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 silver flexible hose or internal lever) under the boiler.
  2. Open the valve(s) slowly to allow mains water into the system until the pressure gauge reads between 1.0 and 1.5 bar.
  3. Close the valve(s) tightly to stop the flow.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Pressure relief valve
  • Expansion vessel
  • Pressure sensor

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F.23

Your boiler has detected that the water temperature is changing too drastically between different internal sensors, likely due to a flow issue, so it has safely turned itself off.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Central heating pump
  • System filter
  • NTC thermistors

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F.24

Your boiler has detected that the water inside it is heating up much faster than it should, so it has turned itself off as a safety precaution.

High Engineer only £150-£300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Circulation pump
  • System filter
  • Diverter valve

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F.25

Your boiler has detected that the exhaust gases are becoming far too hot and has automatically switched itself off to prevent damage or dangerous overheating.

Emergency Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flue gas temperature sensor
  • Heat exchanger
  • Main printed circuit board (PCB)

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F.27

Your boiler has detected an issue with its flame monitoring system and has safely shut down to prevent gas from flowing without a confirmed flame.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flame rectification electrode
  • Ignition lead
  • Main printed circuit board (PCB)

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F.28

Your boiler is failing to light the fuel inside, meaning it cannot produce heat or hot water because it hasn't detected a flame.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Gas valve
  • Printed circuit board (PCB)

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F.29

Your boiler is trying to start but the flame keeps going out, meaning it cannot produce heat or hot water.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

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

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F.32

Your boiler has detected that the internal fan responsible for clearing exhaust gases is not spinning at the correct speed to operate safely.

High Engineer only £180-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Fan assembly
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)

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F.49

Your boiler's internal communication system is struggling to transmit data because the electrical signal between its components is too weak.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • eBUS connection cable
  • Main PCB
  • External controller

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F.61

Your boiler has detected an issue with the component that manages the flow of gas, causing it to shut down for safety reasons.

High Engineer only £200-350

Parts commonly replaced

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

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F.62

Your boiler has detected an issue with the valve that controls the gas supply, causing it to shut down for safety reasons.

High Engineer only £180-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Gas valve
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)

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F.63

Your boiler's internal computer is experiencing a memory error, meaning it has lost its settings and cannot safely manage the heating process.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main PCB

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F.64

Your boiler has detected an internal electrical or sensor problem and has safely shut down to prevent damage.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Temperature Sensor
  • Wiring Harness

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F.65

Your boiler's computer system is getting too hot and has automatically shut down to prevent permanent damage.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main printed circuit board (PCB)
  • Control unit

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F.67

Your boiler has detected an internal error with its computer chip that processes the flame safety signal, which means it has safely shut down to prevent unsafe operation.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main PCB (Printed Circuit Board)

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F.68

Your boiler is locking out because the flame is unstable or failing to stay lit properly.

High Engineer only £100-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition lead
  • Spark electrode
  • Gas valve

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F.70

Your boiler has lost its identity settings, usually because a part was recently replaced and not correctly programmed to match your specific model.

High Engineer only £100-200

Parts commonly replaced

  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Coding resistor

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F.71

Your boiler is confused because it is getting incorrect information about how hot the water is inside the system, so it has stopped working as a safety precaution.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flow temperature sensor (NTC)
  • Wiring harness

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F.72

Your boiler has detected that the water temperature is behaving unexpectedly, suggesting that its internal heat sensors are likely providing conflicting or inaccurate information.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC Temperature Sensor
  • Pressure Sensor

Related codes

F.73

Your boiler's internal sensor that measures water pressure is malfunctioning or disconnected, preventing the system from knowing if it is safe to fire up.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Water pressure sensor
  • Wiring harness

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F.74

Your boiler has detected an electrical fault with its internal water pressure sensor.

Medium Engineer only £120-200

Parts commonly replaced

  • Water pressure sensor
  • Wiring harness

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F.75

Your boiler has noticed that the water pressure sensor is not detecting the expected pressure spike when the pump starts up.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Water pressure sensor
  • Pressure switch

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F.76

Your boiler has detected a safety disagreement between its internal temperature protection device and the gas control system, so it has safely shut down to prevent any risk.

Emergency Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Primary heat exchanger safety thermal fuse
  • Gas valve assembly
  • Main printed circuit board (PCB)

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F.77

Your boiler has detected an issue with the drainage of exhaust gases or water, meaning it has shut down to prevent the release of harmful fumes into your home.

Emergency Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flue non-return flap
  • Condensate trap
  • PCB

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F.78

Your boiler has lost its hot water temperature reading because an optional external control or link connection is not set up correctly.

Medium Engineer only £90-180

Parts commonly replaced

  • Domestic Hot Water NTC Sensor
  • Link Box / Wiring Harness

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F.83

Your boiler is failing to detect a rise in water temperature when the flame ignites, which usually means there is air trapped inside or not enough water circulating through the system.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC Temperature Sensor
  • Central Heating Pump

Related codes

F.84

Your boiler has detected a mix-up or incorrect reading between its internal temperature sensors, which usually means they were installed backwards or have come loose during maintenance.

High Engineer only £90-180

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flow temperature sensor
  • Return temperature sensor
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

F.85

Your boiler has detected that its internal temperature sensors are either disconnected or have been accidentally moved to the wrong pipes during installation or maintenance work.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC Temperature sensors
  • Wiring harness

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F.86

Your boiler has detected that the connection to your underfloor heating system is interrupted or a safety sensor is not reporting correctly, so it has stopped providing heat to prevent damage.

Medium Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Underfloor heating contact sensor
  • Wiring harness
  • Main PCB

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F.87

Your boiler is failing to detect the internal spark needed to ignite the flame, meaning it cannot start up to provide heat or hot water.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition lead
  • Ignition electrode
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

F.88

Your boiler has lost its connection to the component that controls the gas supply, meaning it cannot safely ignite to provide heating or hot water.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Gas valve
  • Wiring harness

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F.89

Your boiler has detected an issue with the water pump, meaning it is either unplugged, wired incorrectly, or has a damaged cable.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Pump cable harness
  • Central heating pump

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F.91

Your boiler is struggling to detect the temperature of your hot water cylinder because there is an electrical connection issue with the sensor.

High Engineer only £120-220

Parts commonly replaced

  • Cylinder temperature sensor
  • Wiring loom

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F.97

Your boiler's internal computer has failed its own safety check and can no longer control the heating system, meaning the unit will not operate.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main Printed Circuit Board (PCB)

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