F6 High

Heatline F6 Fault Code

The Heatline F6 fault code means: your boiler is unable to read the temperature correctly because a sensor on the outside of the system is disconnected or faulty, which has caused the boiler to shut down for safety.. It appears on 10 Heatline models in our database.

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

Technical description: External NTC thermistor fault
Typical repair cost £120-200 (including labour)

Engineer required

This fault requires a Gas Safe registered engineer. Do not attempt gas-related repairs yourself.

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Heatline models that show the F6 fault code

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Source

Heatline F6 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