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HTP Error Code F10: Flame loss (Boiler)

Updated · by Aurora Star Tech Inc.

HTP error code F10 on a boiler means: Flame loss. It is also called HTP diagnostic code F10.

Critical severityBoilerElite EL

Homeowner? What HTP code F10 means for you

Stop and call Your boiler is reporting: Flame loss. 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 F10 mean?

Flame was lost three times during one demand call. 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 F10

  • Gas pressure dropping during operation
  • Unstable flame
  • Flame rectifier or spark probe dirty/worn

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 F10

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
F02Supply sensor failure
F03Return sensor failure
F04Flue sensor failure
F05Supply temperature high
F06Return temperature high
F09No flame on ignition
F11False flame signal
F13Fan speed error
F20Condensate full
F31Program error
FLLow water flow
FLUHigh flue pressure

All HTP Boiler error codes →

HTP code F10: homeowner questions

What does HTP code F10 mean?

Flame loss. Flame was lost three times during one demand call. 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 F10?

No. Code F10 is a safety shutdown, so keep the boiler off until a licensed technician has checked it.

Can I reset HTP code F10 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 F10 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, p. 72. 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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