Verified boiler fault code
Potterton E130 Fault Code (Assure Combi & System)
Flue thermostat sensor tripped (lockout).
Safety disclaimer
Fault code summary
- Manufacturer
- Potterton
- Fault code
- E130
- Fault type
- Flue, Overheating, Safety lockout
- Severity
- lockout
- Reset
- Not specified
- Applicable models
- Potterton Assure Combi, Potterton Assure System
Quick answer
Flue thermostat sensor tripped (lockout).
What does this fault code mean?
Flue thermostat sensor tripped (lockout).
Common causes
- Flue thermostat sensor tripped.
Symptoms
- The boiler displays E130 and locks out.
What can the homeowner safely check?
- Note the code and do not obstruct or dismantle the flue.
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
- Inspect the flue-temperature safety circuit and flue installation.
Applicable boiler models
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Manufacturer documentation
Boiler Error Codes | BaxiPotterton Assure Combi & System — E130: Flue thermostat sensor tripped (lockout).
Last verified
2026-09-12
Frequently asked questions
What does Potterton E130 mean?
Flue thermostat sensor tripped (lockout).