Common problems guide

The most common Johnson Starley Aquair S 10 problems

The faults most likely to send a Johnson Starley Aquair S 10 into lockout — with plain-English causes, what to check first, estimated repair costs and whether you need a Gas Safe engineer.

This model is discontinued. Parts can be harder to source and expensive. If repair costs are mounting, a new A-rated boiler may be the smarter choice.
3 documented codes
3 most common
0 DIY-safe checks
3 engineer needed

The 3 most common faults

01
Faulty fan High Engineer

Your boiler's air circulation system has stopped working because the mechanical unit that pushes air through the vents isn't receiving the correct power to start up.

Est. cost
£250-450
Parts
Fan assembly, Control PCB
Full guide for Faulty fan
02
Faulty PCB High Engineer

Your boiler's electronic brain is unable to send the correct signals to the fan, which prevents the system from starting up safely.

Est. cost
£250-450
Parts
Printed Circuit Board (PCB), Wiring Harness
Full guide for Faulty PCB
03
Faulty sensor Medium Engineer

Your boiler's control panel has lost communication with a temperature sensor, which is preventing it from heating your home correctly.

Est. cost
£120-220
Parts
Temperature sensor, Wiring harness
Full guide for Faulty sensor

on the Johnson Starley Aquair S 10

Fan assemblyControl PCBPrinted Circuit Board (PCB)Wiring HarnessTemperature sensorWiring 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 Johnson Starley 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 3-code list for the Johnson Starley Aquair S 10