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 15 Navien boiler models.

187 unique codes
15 models covered
5 DIY-safe (top 8)
8 engineer needed

The most common Navien faults

01
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-28LDWE E02
02
E302 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, which is a flexible silver hose connected to two valves under your boiler.Open both taps on the filling loop slowly to let water into the system while watching the pressure gauge.Close both taps firmly once the needle sits in the green zone, typically between 1.0 and 1.5 bar.

Est. cost
£80-150
Parts
Filling loop, Pressure relief valve, Expansion vessel
Full guide for LCB700 E302
03
E352 High DIY-safe

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

What to try first

Locate a radiator in your home that is easy to access.Open the bleed valve on the radiator using a radiator key to release a small amount of water.Monitor the pressure gauge on the front of your boiler until it drops back into the green zone (typically 1.0 to 1.5 bar) and then close the valve.

Est. cost
£80-150
Parts
Pressure relief valve, Expansion vessel, Filling loop
Full guide for LCB700 E352
04
96 High DIY-safe

Your boiler has detected a minor internal software glitch and has temporarily stopped working to protect itself.

What to try first

Switch the boiler off at the fused spur or wall switch.Wait for 60 seconds to allow the internal system to completely reset.Switch the boiler back on and check if the error code clears.

Est. cost
£100-£250
Parts
Main PCB, Control Board
Full guide for NCM 1130HH 96
05
158 High DIY-safe

Your boiler has temporarily stopped working because the pipe that drains away waste water is blocked or frozen, causing a safety switch to activate.

What to try first

Locate the external condensate pipe outside your home where it empties into a drain.Check if the pipe is frozen during cold weather by pouring warm (not boiling) water over it to thaw any ice.Inspect the pipe for any visible kinks, blockages, or sharp bends that might be stopping water from flowing freely.

Est. cost
£80-150
Parts
Condensate trap, Condensate pressure switch, Internal condensate hose
Full guide for NCM 1130HH 158
06
003 High Engineer

Your boiler has failed to light the flame properly and has stopped attempting to heat your home or water for safety reasons.

Est. cost
£120-250
Parts
Ignition electrode, Gas valve, Flame sensor
Full guide for NCB-28LDWE 003
07
016 High Engineer

Your boiler has detected an issue related to the flow of water inside the unit, which has caused it to stop working to protect itself from potential overheating.

Est. cost
£150-300
Parts
Flow sensor, Circulation pump, Diverter valve
Full guide for NCB-28LDWE 016
08
060 High Engineer

Your boiler has detected an issue with the air supply or exhaust system, meaning it cannot operate safely and has shut down to prevent damage.

Est. cost
£150-350
Parts
Fan assembly, Air pressure switch, Flue system components
Full guide for NCB-28LDWE 060

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