Common problems guide

The most common Saunier Duval Thelia problems

The faults most likely to send a Saunier Duval Thelia 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
1 DIY-safe checks
5 engineer needed

The 6 most common faults

01
0.5bar High DIY-safe

Your boiler has lost pressure, which means there isn't enough water inside the system to circulate heat throughout your home.

What to try first

Locate the filling loop, which is usually a flexible silver hose with one or two valves underneath your boiler.Open the valves slowly to allow mains water into the system while watching the pressure gauge on the front of your boiler.Close the valves firmly once the needle on the gauge reaches between 1.0 and 1.5 bar.

Est. cost
£0 - £120
Parts
Filling loop, Pressure relief valve, Expansion vessel
Full guide for 0.5bar
02
01 High Engineer

Your boiler is failing to light because it cannot detect a flame, meaning you currently have no heating or hot water.

Est. cost
£120-250
Parts
Ignition electrode, Gas valve, Ignition transformer
Full guide for 01
03
02 High Engineer

Your boiler is struggling to clear exhaust fumes safely, so it has shut down to prevent any risk of fumes entering your home.

Est. cost
£150-300
Parts
Air pressure switch, Flue fan, Printed circuit board (PCB)
Full guide for 02
04
05 High Engineer

Your boiler has detected that it is getting too hot and has automatically switched itself off to prevent any damage or danger.

Est. cost
£120-250
Parts
NTC thermistor, Primary heat exchanger, Pump
Full guide for 05
05
06 High Engineer

Your boiler has lost the ability to accurately measure the temperature of the water used for your radiators, causing it to stop heating as a safety precaution.

Est. cost
£120-220
Parts
NTC Temperature Sensor, Wiring harness
Full guide for 06
06
09 High Engineer

Your boiler is struggling to accurately detect the water pressure inside the system, which is preventing it from safely starting up.

Est. cost
£120-220
Parts
Water pressure sensor, Wiring harness
Full guide for 09

on the Saunier Duval Thelia

Filling loopPressure relief valveExpansion vesselIgnition electrodeGas valveIgnition transformer

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
See the full 19-code list for the Saunier Duval Thelia