Common problems guide

The most common Myson boiler problems

The faults we see most often across the Myson range — with plain-English causes, what to check first, estimated repair costs, and whether it's a DIY job or needs a Gas Safe engineer. Based on fault-code data across 8 Myson boiler models.

10 unique codes
8 models covered
2 DIY-safe (top 8)
5 engineer needed

The most common Myson faults

01
10.4 High DIY-safe

Your boiler has switched itself off to prevent overheating, likely because the internal temperature has become too high.

What to try first

Turn off the power supply to the boiler and let it cool down for at least 30 minutes.Check that all your radiator valves are open and not turned off.Press the manual reset button, which is usually found behind the front panel or at the bottom of the unit.

Est. cost
£100-£250
Parts
Limit Thermostat, Circulation Pump, Overheat Sensor
Full guide for Economist WM 10.4
02
LED 2 High Engineer

Your boiler is struggling to clear air through its internal system effectively enough to safely ignite the burner.

Est. cost
£150-300
Parts
Air pressure switch, Flue fan, Venturi assembly
Full guide for Midas 80 LED 2
03
10.1 High Engineer

Your boiler is unable to start the small flame needed to fire up the main heating system, which means you have no heating or hot water.

Est. cost
£120-250
Parts
Thermocouple, Gas valve, Spark electrode
Full guide for Economist WM 10.1
04
10.2 High Engineer

Your boiler's pilot light is failing to stay on, which prevents the main burner from firing and heating your home.

Est. cost
£90-180
Parts
Thermocouple, Gas Control Valve, Pilot Injector
Full guide for Economist WM 10.2
05
10.3 High Engineer

Your boiler has a flame for the pilot light, but the main heating burner is failing to ignite, meaning you won't have any heating or hot water.

Est. cost
£120-250
Parts
Gas Valve, Burner Solenoid, Thermocouple
Full guide for Economist WM 10.3
06
LED 3 Medium Engineer

Your boiler is signalling that it is asking the internal air extraction motor to speed up to prepare for ignition.

Est. cost
£150-300
Parts
Air pressure switch, Fan assembly, Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
Full guide for Midas 80 LED 3
07
LED 1 Low Engineer

Your boiler is currently checking that there is enough airflow for it to start up safely; this light should turn off automatically once the system is ready to fire.

Est. cost
£120-250
Parts
Air pressure switch, Flue fan, Venturi
Full guide for Midas 80 LED 1
08
LED 6 Low DIY-safe

Your boiler is currently going through its normal startup process to ignite the burner and get your heating or hot water working.

What to try first

No action required; this is a normal status indicator.Monitor the boiler to ensure it completes its ignition cycle.If the LED remains on without the burner igniting, try a reset.

Parts
Main control board, Sequence control board, Fan assembly
Full guide for Midas 80 LED 6