Main Heating E28 Fault Code (Eco Elite System)

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Fault code summary

Manufacturer

Main Heating

Fault code

E28

Fault type

PCB/electronics

Severity

Not specified

Reset

Not specified

Applicable models

Main Eco Elite 24 System ErP, Main Eco Elite 28 System ErP

Quick answer

Incorrect PCB fitted.

What does this fault code mean?

Incorrect PCB fitted.

Common causes

• Incorrect PCB fitted.

Symptoms

• The facia displays E28.

What can the homeowner safely check?

• Record the displayed code and consult the user instructions.

Boiler reset information

Reset information was not provided in the verified manufacturer source. Do not repeatedly reset an unresolved fault.

When should I call an engineer?

Contact a suitably qualified heating engineer when the fault persists, the boiler locks out, or the manufacturer instructions do not resolve it. For gas appliance work in the UK, use a Gas Safe registered engineer.

Engineer diagnosis

• Verify the PCB part and configuration.

Applicable boiler models

• Main Eco Elite 24 System ErP
• Main Eco Elite 28 System ErP

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Manufacturer documentation

Table Of Error Codes: E28 — Incorrect PCB Fitted.

Last verified

2026-09-12

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