Verified boiler fault code
Potterton E84 Fault Code (Assure Combi & System)
No communication.
Safety disclaimer
Fault code summary
- Manufacturer
- Potterton
- Fault code
- E84
- Fault type
- Communication, PCB/electronics
- Severity
- Not specified
- Reset
- Not specified
- Applicable models
- Potterton Assure Combi, Potterton Assure System
Quick answer
No communication.
What does this fault code mean?
No communication.
Common causes
- Communication failure.
Symptoms
- The boiler displays E84 and may stop operating.
What can the homeowner safely check?
- Note the code and consult the Potterton 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
- Check communication wiring and the connected control electronics.
Applicable boiler models
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Manufacturer documentation
Boiler Error Codes | BaxiPotterton Assure Combi & System — E83 / E84 / E85 / E86 / E87: No communication.
Last verified
2026-09-12
Frequently asked questions
What does Potterton E84 mean?
No communication.