Remeha Boiler Fault Codes: When to Call in an Engineer

E0: Possible return sensor fault

Call an engineer?: Yes

If your boiler is showing an E0 fault code, it usually means that your return or boiler temperature sensor is faulty, not connected properly, or there has been a short circuit.

If you know what you’re looking for, you can check the wiring and connections to the sensors to see if everything is in the right place. You could also measure the resistance in the wiring and connection with a multimeter if you have one.

If everything looks ok there, the next step is to call an engineer. They can take the sensors out and measure the resistance with a multimeter.

E1/E2: Flow/return temperature too high

Call an engineer?: Maybe

An E1 fault code means that your Remeha boiler’s flow temperature is higher than the set maximum temperature. This could be due to insufficient water in the system, no through flow or too much air in the system.

The first thing to do is check the minimum water pressure on the gauge. If it’s too low, you may need to repressurise your boiler, which you can do yourself if you’re confident.

If the through flow is the problem, you can check whether the pump is working. Turn the spindle with a screwdriver and check the wiring. If turning the spindle works and the wiring looks ok, the pump is faulty and you’ll need to call an engineer to replace it.

If too much air is in the system, you can vent your boiler. Some Remeha boilers have an automatic venting programme, but if you’re unsure it’s best to call an engineer.

A similar fault code is E2, which means that the return temperature is higher than the flow temperature. You can follow the same steps as E1 to troubleshoot this fault code.

E3: Possible control unit or earth fault

Call an engineer?: Yes

If you see an E3 fault code, this could be a dangerous one. Check that the boiler’s power supply from the switch is properly earthed - if you don’t know what to look for, you may want to call an electrician.

If you or an electrician find that it is correctly earthed, then it means the control unit is faulty, and you’ll need a gas engineer to replace it.

E4: More than 5 attempts to start without a flame forming

Call an engineer?: Yes

If you see the E4 fault code on your Remeha boiler, it’s generally due to 1 of 3 causes: no ignition spark, a spark but no flame, or there is a flame but there’s insufficient ionisation.

This is definitely one to leave to an engineer to troubleshoot. They can check the connections between the ignition wire and other wiring, check that the gas tap, pressure and pipes are all working properly, and check that there is no recirculation of flue gases.

E6: Unwanted flame formation

Call an engineer?: Yes

Unfortunately, if you see fault code E6, it’s usually because your control unit is faulty. You’ll need to call in a boiler company to replace it.

E7: No water in the boiler

Call an engineer?: Maybe

An E7 Remeha boiler code means that there’s no water in your boiler or the pump isn’t working. Similar to codes E1 and E2, you can check the pressure and repressurise your boiler if you need to.

You can also check to see if the pump is working, and if not you’ll need an engineer to replace it for you. You may also need to vent your system, which is best to ask an engineer to do if you’re not sure how to carry it out.

E8: Fan fault

Call an engineer?: Yes

You’ll see the E8 fault code if your boiler’s fan isn’t working at all or if it won’t stop running.

It’s best to call an engineer to check the fan’s wiring and check for excess draughts around the chimney. The chances are they’ll need to replace the fan.

E10: No through flow during venting

Call an engineer?: Maybe

The E10 fault code shows up during a venting cycle if there’s no through flow. There are 3 reasons why this might happen: insufficient water, too much air in the system or a faulty pump.

The first thing to do is to check the pressure and look for leaks. If you don’t find any leaks but the pressure is low, you can try repressurising the boiler.

Next, check that the pump is working by turning the spindle with a screwdriver and checking the wiring as we’ve described in E1. If the pump doesn’t respond but the wiring looks fine, then you’ll need an engineer to replace the pump.

You or an engineer can also vent the system to see if this solves the problem.

E11: Air box temperature too high

Call an engineer?: Yes

If you see the E11 Remeha boiler fault code, it means there’s air leaking from the heat exchanger to the air box. Don’t attempt to fix this yourself - call an engineer who can check the viewing glass and heat exchanger front plate to check that they’re sealed and tightened.

E13: Heat exchanger fuse protection initiated

Call an engineer?: Yes

The E13 Remeha boiler fault code means that there’s a fault with the heat exchanger that has caused the fuse protection to respond.

An engineer needs to replace the heat exchanger once they’ve found and solved the initial cause, which could be due to insufficient water, no through flow or simply a faulty heat exchanger.

E43/E44: Automation settings

Call an engineer?: Maybe

Fault codes E43 and E44 are one of those ‘turn it off and on again’ problems. Hopefully, you or someone you know still has your boiler manual - in there, it will tell you how to reset the boiler.

If you still get the fault codes after resetting, it’s best to call an engineer.

E45: Boiler control unit

Call an engineer?: Yes

Unfortunately, if you see fault code E45, you’ll need to replace the boiler control unit. Call an engineer to help you do this.

What are boiler fault codes?

Boiler fault codes are a boiler’s way of telling you there’s a problem. Some fault codes have a direct solution, whereas others may direct you to where a problem lies but you need to find the cause.

Some boiler fault codes can be solved by yourself, but many relate to a wider problem that needs to be fixed by a professional. It’s always best to have a fault code investigated by a Gas Safe-registered boiler engineer if you’re unsure how to fix a problem yourself.

Should I turn my boiler off if it has a fault?

If you can’t figure out what the fault code relates to, then it’s best to turn your boiler off if it has a fault and call an engineer. Make sure you take a note of the fault code before you switch the boiler off so you can tell the engineer what you saw.

If the code is telling you something like there’s no water in the boiler, you can go ahead and try to repressurise the system to see if this solves it. But if it doesn’t, it’s best to turn it off and call in a boiler company.

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