E04 Emergency

Main E04 Fault Code

The Main E04 fault code means: your boiler has detected an issue with the electrical connection to the internal gas control system, meaning it cannot safely ignite.. It appears on 1 Main model in our database.

Act immediately

Turn off your boiler and stop using gas appliances. Call a Gas Safe engineer now. This fault can be dangerous if ignored.

Technical description: Gas valve supply connection fault
Typical repair cost £120-250 (including labour)

Engineer required

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

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Main models that show the E04 fault code

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Source

Main E04 fault code information on this page is sourced and cross-checked against the official Main service / installation manuals for each affected model.

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