How much does it cost to fix Potterton error code Lockout (Red) light flash?

Typical repair cost for the Potterton Lockout (Red) light flash fault is £120-250 including labour.

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Potterton Lockout (Red) light flash Fault Code

Q: What does the Potterton Lockout (Red) light flash fault code mean?

Your boiler has automatically turned itself off because internal sensors detected it was getting too hot, likely due to a flow restriction or a faulty sensor.

Also written as LOCKOUTREDLIGHTFLASH — same fault.

The Potterton Lockout (Red) light flash fault code means: your boiler has automatically turned itself off because internal sensors detected it was getting too hot, likely due to a flow restriction or a faulty sensor.. It appears on 1 Potterton model in our database.

Technical description: Overheat Lockout - an overheat condition occurs

Typical repair cost £120-250 (including labour)

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Potterton models that show the Lockout (Red) light flash fault code

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Performa SL HE 9 2 Repair: £120-250

Source

Potterton Lockout (Red) light flash fault code information on this page is sourced and cross-checked against the official Potterton service / installation manuals for each affected model.

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