What to do
- Reset the lockout once
On boilers with a selector switch, turn it to R and hold it there for at least 5 seconds, then let go. If yours has a reset button, press it until the red light goes out. On boilers reset with the temperature control knob, turn it fully anticlockwise, hold it until the red lockout light goes out, then turn it back to your setting.
When to call a Gas Safe engineer
If the code comes back, call a Gas Safe registered engineer. The fan is inside the boiler, so it's an engineer's job.
A repair visit will usually check the fan, its wiring and the flue.
- Note the model and serial number. They're on a label on the data badge, usually under the boiler or behind the front cover.
- Write down the exact code, and what the appliance was doing when it appeared.
- Check whether it's still under warranty. If it is, the repair may cost you nothing.
Quick answers
What does the Baxi E160 fault code mean?
Baxi lists E160 as a fan fault. The boiler has stopped because its fan isn't working as it should.
Can I fix Baxi E160 myself?
Engineer only (about 5 minutes to reset). Start with: reset the lockout once. If the code comes back, call a Gas Safe registered engineer. The fan is inside the boiler, so it's an engineer's job.
Is Baxi E160 worth repairing?
Get a quote first. If a reset doesn't clear it, the fan may need replacing. Ask for a price first, especially on an older boiler.
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