Air flow rate safety device Emergency

Saunier Duval Air flow rate safety device Fault Code

Also written as AIRFLOWRATESAFETYDEVICE — same fault.

The Saunier Duval Air flow rate safety device fault code means: your boiler has detected that air cannot flow correctly through the exhaust flue, so it has safely shut itself down to prevent any harmful gases from building up.. It appears on 3 Saunier Duval models in our database.

Act immediately

Turn off your boiler and stop using gas appliances. Call a Gas Safe engineer now. This fault can be dangerous if ignored.

Technical description: If an obstruction, even partial, of the flue occurs, the built in safety system of the boiler will turn the boiler OFF and the fan will continue to run.
Typical repair cost £120-250 (including labour)

Engineer required

This fault requires a Gas Safe registered engineer. Do not attempt gas-related repairs yourself.

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Saunier Duval models that show the Air flow rate safety device fault code

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Source

Saunier Duval Air flow rate safety device fault code information on this page is sourced and cross-checked against the official Saunier Duval service / installation manuals for each affected model.

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