Alpha 16 Fault Code (E-Tec 28 and 33)

Safety disclaimer

Fault code summary

Manufacturer

Alpha

Fault code

16

Fault type

Fan, Flue, Electrical

Severity

high

Reset

Not specified

Applicable models

E-Tec 28, E-Tec 33

Quick answer

Fan fault.

What does this fault code mean?

Fan fault.

Common causes

• Fan wiring fault or fan faulty.
• PCB fault.

Symptoms

This information was not provided in the verified manufacturer source.

What can the homeowner safely check?

This information was not provided in the verified manufacturer source.

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

• Assess fan wiring, fan operation and PCB.

Applicable boiler models

• E-Tec 28
• E-Tec 33

Related fault codes

• 01 — E-Tec 28 and 33

  Ignition failure; flame not detected during the ignition sequence.

  Read fault code
• 02 — E-Tec 28 and 33

  Overheat boiler lockout.

  Read fault code
• 03 — E-Tec 28 and 33

  High flue temperature.

  Read fault code
• 04 — E-Tec 28 and 33

  Gas-valve electrical connection fault.

  Read fault code
• 05 — E-Tec 28 and 33

  CH flow sensor fault.

  Read fault code
• 06 — E-Tec 28 and 33

  DHW sensor fault.

  Read fault code
• 08 — E-Tec 28 and 33

  Maximum number of resets reached (five).

  Read fault code
• 10 — E-Tec 28 and 33

  Primary system pressure low.

  Read fault code

Manufacturer documentation

16 | Fan fault | Fan wiring fault or fan faulty | Check fan wiring connections; fan fault; PCB fault

Last verified

2026-09-12

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