Common problems guide

The most common Saunier Duval Isofast F28E problems

The faults most likely to send a Saunier Duval Isofast F28E into lockout — with plain-English causes, what to check first, estimated repair costs and whether you need a Gas Safe engineer.

18 documented codes
6 most common
1 DIY-safe checks
5 engineer needed

The 6 most common faults

01
21 High DIY-safe

Your boiler has switched itself off because the system water pressure has dropped too low to operate safely.

What to try first

Locate the small blue filling tap underneath the boiler.Slowly turn the tap to allow water into the system while watching the pressure gauge.Close the tap firmly once the needle reaches 1.5 bar.

Est. cost
£0-120
Parts
Filling loop tap, Expansion vessel, Pressure sensor
Full guide for 21
02
23 High Engineer

Your boiler has detected that water is not circulating through the system correctly, which has caused it to stop working for safety.

Est. cost
£150-350
Parts
Circulation Pump, Flow Rate Sensor, Main PCB
Full guide for 23
03
04 High Engineer

Your boiler is failing to light the internal flame, which means it cannot produce any hot water or heating.

Est. cost
£150-300
Parts
Ignition electrode, Ignition lead, Gas valve
Full guide for 04
04
05 High Engineer

Your boiler has detected that it is getting too hot and has automatically shut itself down to prevent damage.

Est. cost
£120-250
Parts
NTC Temperature Sensor, Pump, Diverter Valve
Full guide for 05
05
06 High Engineer

Your boiler has lost the ability to accurately measure the temperature of the water being sent to your radiators, so it has safely shut down to prevent overheating.

Est. cost
£120-200
Parts
Central Heating NTC Thermistor, Wiring Harness
Full guide for 06
06
09 High Engineer

Your boiler is currently unable to accurately read the water pressure in the system, preventing it from operating safely.

Est. cost
£150-250
Parts
System pressure sensor, Wiring harness
Full guide for 09

on the Saunier Duval Isofast F28E

Filling loop tapExpansion vesselPressure sensorCirculation PumpFlow Rate SensorMain PCB

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 Saunier Duval 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

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See the full 18-code list for the Saunier Duval Isofast F28E