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HTP Error Code F09: No flame on ignition (Boiler)

Updated · by Aurora Star Tech Inc.

HTP error code F09 on a boiler means: No flame on ignition. It is also called HTP diagnostic code F09.

Critical severityBoilerElite EL

Homeowner? What HTP code F09 means for you

Stop and call Your boiler is reporting: No flame on ignition. This code is a safety shutdown. Turn the boiler off and call a licensed technician. Do not keep resetting it. If you smell gas, leave the house and call your gas utility or 911 from outside.

Safe things you can check yourself

  • Check the thermostat: right mode (Heat or Cool), set a few degrees past room temperature, and fresh batteries if it uses them.
  • Make sure the unit has power: its on/off switch (often looks like a light switch near the unit) is ON and the breaker in the electrical panel is not tripped.

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What does HTP error code F09 mean?

Four ignition tries in one heat call all failed to establish flame. Lockout with pump on. Control: FAULT light red steady and LOCKOUT shown on lower line; reset with RESET held over 1 second after repair.

Applies to: EL-80, EL-110, EL-150, EL-220, EL-299, EL-399 (N/LP)

Common causes of HTP code F09

  • No spark (spark electrode gap wrong or corroded)
  • No gas or low gas pressure, air in gas line
  • Flame rectifier probe dirty or faulty

A technician checks these and 1 other possible causes on site before replacing any part.

Safety: Gas, electrical and refrigerant work must be done by a licensed technician. Turn off power and gas before servicing, never bypass a safety control, and always follow the manufacturer's manual for your exact model.

HTP models that use code F09

EL-80 LPEL-80 NEL-110 LPEL-110 NEL-150 LPEL-150 NEL-220 LPEL-220 NEL-299 LPEL-299 NEL-399 LPEL-399 N

Other HTP Boiler codes

CodeMeaning
F01Flue temperature switch / low water
F02Supply sensor failure
F03Return sensor failure
F04Flue sensor failure
F05Supply temperature high
F06Return temperature high
F10Flame loss
F11False flame signal
F13Fan speed error
F20Condensate full
F31Program error
FLLow water flow

All HTP Boiler error codes →

HTP code F09: homeowner questions

What does HTP code F09 mean?

No flame on ignition. Four ignition tries in one heat call all failed to establish flame. Lockout with pump on. Control: FAULT light red steady and LOCKOUT shown on lower line; reset with RESET held over 1 second after repair.

Is it safe to keep using my boiler with code F09?

No. Code F09 is a safety shutdown, so keep the boiler off until a licensed technician has checked it.

Can I reset HTP code F09 myself?

Do not keep resetting it. Repeated resets can hide a safety problem; a licensed technician needs to find the cause.

Who can fix HTP code F09 near me?

Aurora Star Tech Inc. repairs HTP boilers in Vaughan, Toronto and across the GTA. Call (647) 657-2977 or book a service call online.

Homeowner help: Boiler Not Heating: What to Check

Troubleshooting guides

Source: Elite EL-80 N Installation Manual (LP-293), p. 71. Written in our own words as a summary; always check the original manual.

General guidance for qualified technicians. The manufacturer's installation and service manual and local codes always take priority. Aurora Star Tech is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by any equipment manufacturer; brand and model names are used only to identify equipment and belong to their owners.

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