Potterton boiler showing E160 in Oldbury? It usually means a fan fault. What it means, what to check, and what the engineer replaces.
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From outside, check the end of the flue is clear of leaves, plants or anything stacked against it. Do not take anything apart.
A fan that whines, rattles or makes no noise at all is worth mentioning when you call.
Reset once. If E160 comes back, leave the boiler off.
Tests the fan, its wiring and the flue. A worn fan is a common part and usually a single visit.
A photo of the code, the boiler label, and a photo of the flue outside if you can reach it safely.
E160 on a Potterton usually points at the fan. The fan pushes air through the boiler and out of the flue. If it does not reach the speed the boiler expects, the boiler will not light, for safety.
The cause is often the fan wearing out, a loose connection, or something affecting the flue. Check your manual, as meanings vary between models.
In the terraces and semis around Oldbury and Warley, flues often come out close to a neighbour, a fence or a corner. Anything blocking the outside end, from leaves to a bird nest, can make the fan work harder.
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Learn more →No. The boiler will not light without the fan working, which keeps it safe. If there is a smell of gas, go outside, do not flick any switches, and phone the National Gas Emergency number, 0800 111 999.
Fans for most Potterton models are still available. Age matters more if other parts are also failing.
Usually an hour or two once the part is on hand.
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