Common problems guide

The most common Remeha W40 problems

The faults most likely to send a Remeha W40 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.
19 documented codes
6 most common
0 DIY-safe checks
6 engineer needed

The 6 most common faults

01
1 High Engineer

Your boiler has detected an electrical short circuit in its low-voltage control system, which causes it to shut down for safety.

Est. cost
£120-250
Parts
Internal wiring harness, PCB (Printed Circuit Board), External controls
Full guide for 1
02
2 High Engineer

Your boiler is trying to start up, but it is failing to ignite or stay lit after a couple of attempts.

Est. cost
£100-250
Parts
Ignition electrode, Gas valve, Ionisation probe
Full guide for 2
03
4 High Engineer

Your boiler has experienced a power drop while attempting to lock out for a safety fault.

Est. cost
£150-350
Parts
Main PCB, Wiring harness, Power supply unit
Full guide for 4
04
5 High Engineer

Your boiler is not detecting proper airflow or exhaust movement, which temporarily stops it from running safely.

Est. cost
£150-350
Parts
Air pressure switch, Flue fan, Wiring harness
Full guide for 5
05
6 High Engineer

Your boiler has detected an internal memory error within its main control unit, causing it to temporarily lock out for safety.

Est. cost
£250-450
Parts
PCB (Printed Circuit Board), Control Unit
Full guide for 6
06
7 High Engineer

Your boiler has stopped working because an internal electrical fuse has blown, cutting power to essential components.

Est. cost
£90-180
Parts
F1 Fuse (3.15A), Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
Full guide for 7

on the Remeha W40

Internal wiring harnessPCB (Printed Circuit Board)External controlsIgnition electrodeGas valveIonisation probe

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 Remeha 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 19-code list for the Remeha W40