Buderus fault code 3L214
Fault code 3L214 on a Buderus boiler (including GB162) means: Fan does not run during the start-up phase 0 C. Reset the appliance once. If the code comes back, a part is usually faulty. You can check the water pressure and settings yourself; leave work on gas-carrying parts to a certified gas engineer.
After a safety alert (gas, flue gas, combustion), reset no more than once and call in a certified gas engineer. If you smell gas, call your national gas emergency number or 112 immediately.
Cause
Fault code 3L214 on a Buderus boiler indicates: Fan does not run during the start-up phase 0 C.
Message 3L214: what to do
- This is not a fault but a status message: the appliance is showing what it is doing right now.
- Wait until the appliance has finished (a venting or start-up programme usually takes a few minutes).
- If the appliance then shows a different code, or stays in this state, look up that code or reset it once.
Applies to
Buderus GB162, -.
Matching parts
Buderus parts are available from Instalpunt; shipping to EU countries from €12.95 (€16.95 for more distant countries), usually 3–5 working days.
For fault code 3L214, the part involved is usually in the category: fan.
This message does not point directly to one faulty part. If the code keeps coming back, view the Buderus parts:
Fix it yourself or call an engineer?
Always consult the manual for your appliance and work safely. If in doubt or if the fault comes back, call in a qualified professional. A question about a part? Write to us at info@instalpunt.nl.
Frequently asked questions
What does Buderus boiler fault code 3L214 mean?
Fan does not run during the start-up phase 0 C..
How do I fix fault code 3L214 on a Buderus boiler?
First check the cause described above. Then restart the appliance using the reset button. If the message comes back, a part usually needs replacing or the fault needs to be repaired by a qualified professional.
Which parts do I need for Buderus fault code 3L214?
That depends on the exact cause. In the Buderus parts overview at Instalpunt you will find the current price and stock for each part.
Can I fix fault code 3L214 myself?
You can reset the appliance and check things like the water pressure or settings yourself. Work on gas-carrying parts must be left to a certified gas engineer.
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