Common problems guide

The most common Saunier Duval Xeon 30ff problems

The faults most likely to send a Saunier Duval Xeon 30ff 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
Neon 1 High DIY-safe

Your boiler is not receiving any electricity, which means it has completely shut down and cannot heat your home or water.

What to try first

Check that the boiler power switch or fused spur next to the unit is turned on.Check your home's main consumer unit (fuse box) to see if a trip switch or fuse has blown.Plug a small appliance into the wall socket used by the boiler to confirm that the socket itself is providing power.

Est. cost
£90-200
Parts
Printed Circuit Board (PCB), Fuses, Power cable
Full guide for Neon 1
02
Neon 2 High Engineer

Your boiler has stopped working because a safety switch has detected that the unit became too hot and triggered a shutdown.

Est. cost
£120-220
Parts
Overheat thermostat, Limit switch
Full guide for Neon 2
03
Neon 3 High Engineer

Your boiler has detected an issue with its internal air supply system, which is preventing it from safely starting up the burner.

Est. cost
£150-300
Parts
Printed circuit board (PCB), Air pressure switch, Wiring harness
Full guide for Neon 3
04
Neon 4 High Engineer

Your boiler has stopped working because it cannot detect or signal that it is ready to fire up, likely due to an internal electrical communication fault.

Est. cost
£150-300
Parts
Printed Circuit Board (PCB), Wiring harness
Full guide for Neon 4
05
Neon 2 lit High Engineer

Your boiler has stopped working because a safety sensor has tripped, likely due to the system getting too hot.

Est. cost
£120-220
Parts
Overheat Thermostat, High Limit Sensor
Full guide for Neon 2 lit
06
Neon 3 lit High Engineer

Your boiler is failing to detect the airflow needed for safe operation, likely due to an internal electrical connection issue or a faulty main control board.

Est. cost
£150-350
Parts
Printed Circuit Board (PCB), Air Pressure Switch, Wiring loom
Full guide for Neon 3 lit

on the Saunier Duval Xeon 30ff

Printed Circuit Board (PCB)FusesPower cableOverheat thermostatLimit switchPrinted circuit board (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
See the full 19-code list for the Saunier Duval Xeon 30ff