Common problems guide

The most common Navien boiler problems

The faults we see most often across the Navien 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 9 Navien boiler models.

111 unique codes
9 models covered
6 DIY-safe (top 8)
8 engineer needed

The most common Navien faults

01
E352 High DIY-safe

Your boiler has detected that the water pressure inside the heating system is too high for it to operate safely.

What to try first

Locate a radiator in your home with a bleed valveOpen the valve using a radiator key to release a small amount of water into a clothCheck the boiler pressure gauge until it drops into the green zone (usually between 1.0 and 1.5 bar)Close the radiator bleed valve tightly

Est. cost
£80-150
Parts
Pressure relief valve, Pressure sensor (transducer), Filling loop
Full guide for NCB 28 HE E352
02
E02 High DIY-safe

Your boiler has stopped working because the water pressure inside the system has dropped too low to operate safely.

What to try first

Locate the filling loop (usually two silver flexible hoses) underneath the boiler.Open the valves slowly to allow mains cold water into the system.Watch the pressure gauge on the front of the boiler until the needle reaches the green zone (typically 1.0 to 1.5 bar).Close both valves tightly to stop the flow of water.

Est. cost
£80-150
Parts
Filling loop, Pressure relief valve, Expansion vessel
Full guide for NCB 28 HE E02
03
E302 High DIY-safe

Your boiler has stopped working because the water pressure inside the heating system has dropped too low.

What to try first

Locate the internal filling loop (usually a silver braided hose or a plastic linkage under the boiler).Slowly open the valves to allow mains water into the system until the pressure gauge reads between 1.0 and 1.5 bar.Close the valves firmly and ensure no water is leaking from the connection points.

Est. cost
£80-150
Parts
Filling loop, Pressure relief valve, Expansion vessel
Full guide for NCB 28 HE E302
04
012 High DIY-safe

Your boiler has detected that it is running out of water inside its internal system, which prevents it from heating your home safely.

What to try first

Locate the external filling loop, usually a silver flexible hose connected to two valves under the boiler.Gradually open the valves to allow water into the system until the pressure gauge reads between 1.0 and 1.5 bar.Close the valves tightly and restart the boiler.

Est. cost
£80-150
Parts
Filling loop, Pressure sensor, Expansion vessel
Full guide for NCB 012
05
046 High DIY-safe

Your boiler has detected an issue with the water pressure level, which is causing it to stop operating to prevent damage.

What to try first

Locate the filling loop under the boiler, which is usually a silver braided hose or a small plastic key.Open the valve(s) slowly to allow mains water into the system until the pressure gauge on the front of the boiler reads between 1.0 and 1.5 bar.Close the valve(s) tightly and restart the boiler using the reset button.

Est. cost
£0-120
Parts
Pressure sensor, Filling loop
Full guide for NCB 046
06
E002 High DIY-safe

Your boiler has stopped working because the water pressure inside the system has dropped too low to operate safely.

What to try first

Locate the external filling loop, usually found underneath the boiler.Gradually open the filling loop valves to allow water into the system while watching the pressure gauge.Stop filling once the needle reaches the green zone, typically between 1.0 and 1.5 bar.Ensure both valves are fully closed and tight.

Est. cost
£80-120
Parts
Pressure Transducer, Filling Loop, Expansion Vessel
Full guide for NCB 28 HE E002
07
E01 High Engineer

Your boiler has failed to light the flame properly, meaning it cannot produce heat or hot water.

Est. cost
£120-250
Parts
Ignition electrode, Gas valve, Flame sensor
Full guide for NCB 28 HE E01
08
E121 High Engineer

Your boiler has stopped because its internal sensors have detected that the water inside the system is not circulating correctly.

Est. cost
£150-250
Parts
Central heating pump, Flow sensor, Diverter valve
Full guide for NCB 28 HE E121