Common problems guide

The most common Ravenheat HE 80/90 / 25-30s problems

The faults most likely to send a Ravenheat HE 80/90 / 25-30s into lockout — with plain-English causes, what to check first, estimated repair costs and whether you need a Gas Safe engineer.

This model is discontinued. Parts can be harder to source and expensive. If repair costs are mounting, a new A-rated boiler may be the smarter choice.
4 documented codes
4 most common
2 DIY-safe checks
2 engineer needed

The 4 most common faults

01
08E High DIY-safe

Your boiler has detected that there is not enough water in the system to operate safely.

Why it happens: This fault occurs when the internal pressure sensor detects that the system water level has dropped below the minimum safety threshold. The most common reason is a small leak in the pipework or radiators, though it can also happen if the expansion vessel has lost its air charge or the pressure sensor itself has failed.

What to try first

Locate the filling loop (usually a silver flexible hose) underneath the boiler.Slowly open the one or two taps/valves on the filling loop until you hear water entering.Watch the pressure gauge and close the valves once the needle reaches between 1 and 1.5 bar.

Est. cost
£0-120
Parts
Filling loop, Expansion vessel, Pressure sensor
Full guide for 08E
02
E08 High DIY-safe

Your boiler has detected that there is not enough water in the system to operate safely, which has caused it to shut down.

What to try first

Locate the filling loop (usually a silver braided hose) underneath the boiler.Open the small valve or valves on the loop slowly until you hear water entering.Watch the pressure gauge until it reaches between 1 and 1.5 bar, then close the valves tightly.

Est. cost
£0-120
Parts
Filling loop, Pressure sensor, Expansion vessel
Full guide for E08
03
E01 High Engineer

Your boiler has stopped working because it cannot light the internal flame or keep it burning.

Est. cost
£120-250
Parts
Ignition electrode, Gas valve, PCB
Full guide for E01
04
AF Low Engineer

Your boiler has detected that the temperature inside the unit is very low and has briefly activated its internal heater to prevent the pipes from freezing.

Parts
NTC Thermistor, PCB
Full guide for AF

on the Ravenheat HE 80/90 / 25-30s

Filling loopExpansion vesselPressure sensorIgnition electrodeGas valvePCB

Based on parts cited in our fault code database. Your engineer will confirm what's actually needed after diagnosis.

Call a Gas Safe engineer if…

  • You can smell gas or see signs of a leak
  • The Ravenheat shows an Emergency or High severity code
  • The boiler keeps locking out after repeated resets
  • You've tried the DIY checks and the fault hasn't cleared
  • There's visible water leaking from the boiler
  • The flame is yellow or orange instead of blue
See the full 4-code list for the Ravenheat HE 80/90 / 25-30s