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E160

Baxi fault code

Baxi E160: fan fault

Engineer only

The boiler has detected a problem with its fan.

What you can safely do

There is nothing you can safely do yourself with this one. Leave the boiler off and book an engineer.

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Applies to: Platinum, Duo-tec, EcoBlue, Megaflo, Assure, Main Eco and original 600/800. Codes can differ between models, so check your manual.

From Baxi's own fault tables. Your model name is usually on the front of the boiler or in the user manual.

Model	Meaning
Platinum, Duo-tec, EcoBlue, Megaflo, Assure, Main Eco and original 600/800	Fan fault

Can I fix E160 myself?

No. Baxi lists it as a fan fault, which needs a Gas Safe registered engineer.