E13
Baxi Flue Gas Temperature Sensor Fault / Overtemperature

Boiler shows E13, often associated with flue gas temperature or sensor issues

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Safety Warning

This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.

If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.

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Possible Causes

Failed flue gas NTC sensor, Blocked or restricted flue causing high flue temperature, Poor combustion due to blocked burner, Wiring fault to flue sensor

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: High flue temperatures can indicate combustion problems. Do not operate the boiler continuously with this fault.

User checks:

  • Inspect the flue terminal outside for obstructions and clear them.
  • Reset the boiler once and observe if the fault reoccurs quickly.

Professional actions:

  • A Gas Safe engineer will test the flue gas sensor, inspect the burner and heat exchanger for blockage, and perform a combustion analysis.
  • They will also verify the flue is correctly sized and installed per Baxi guidelines.
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Repair Difficulty

Professional Required 5/5

Required Part

Flue Gas Temperature Sensor
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