F04 High

Heatline F04 Fault Code

The Heatline F04 fault code means: your boiler has become too hot and has shut itself down for safety, likely because water is not moving through the system correctly.. It appears on 2 Heatline models in our database.

Call an engineer soon

Book a Gas Safe engineer within 24 to 48 hours. Your boiler may be unsafe or could break down completely if left.

Technical description: High temperature safety limit (Overheat)
Typical repair cost £120-350 (including labour)

DIY fix possible

Check that all radiator valves are fully openEnsure the boiler pressure is between 1.0 and 1.5 barTry to reset the boiler by turning the control knob to the 'Reset' position for 5 seconds

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Heatline models that show the F04 fault code

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Source

Heatline F04 fault code information on this page is sourced and cross-checked against the official Heatline service / installation manuals for each affected model.

Reviewed by the BoilerFaultCodes Editorial Team · Last reviewed 27 April 2026