Common problems guide

The most common Ariston ACO 32 MFFI problems

The faults most likely to send a Ariston ACO 32 MFFI into lockout — with plain-English causes, what to check first, estimated repair costs and whether you need a Gas Safe engineer.

This model is discontinued. Parts can be harder to source and expensive. If repair costs are mounting, a new A-rated boiler may be the smarter choice.
24 documented codes
6 most common
1 DIY-safe checks
5 engineer needed

The 6 most common faults

01
A02 High DIY-safe

Your boiler has stopped working because it has sensed that there is not enough water or water flow inside the heating system.

What to try first

Locate the filling loop under your boiler or near the pipework.Open the valves gradually to top up the system pressure until the pressure gauge reads between 1.0 and 1.5 bar.Close the filling loop valves tightly and reset the boiler.

Est. cost
£80-£180
Parts
Circulating pump, Pressure relief valve, Automatic air vent
Full guide for A02
02
A01 High Engineer

Your boiler has stopped working because it tried to light three times but failed to detect a flame.

Est. cost
£100-250
Parts
Ignition electrode, Gas valve, Printed circuit board (PCB)
Full guide for A01
03
A07 High Engineer

Your boiler is struggling to stay lit and has failed to maintain a flame multiple times, causing it to lock itself out for safety.

Est. cost
£120-250
Parts
Ignition electrode, Gas valve, Flame sensor
Full guide for A07
04
A33 High Engineer

Your boiler's internal mechanism for clearing waste gases is not working correctly, which forces the boiler to shut down for your safety.

Est. cost
£150-300
Parts
Fan assembly, Air pressure switch, Wiring harness / PCB
Full guide for A33
05
A97 High Engineer

Your boiler has detected an internal communication or electronic monitoring error and has safely shut down to prevent potential risks.

Est. cost
£150-350
Parts
Printed Circuit Board (PCB), Wiring harness
Full guide for A97
06
A99 High Engineer

Your boiler's computer is experiencing a communication error or internal glitch, preventing it from operating reliably.

Est. cost
£150-300
Parts
Main PCB, Wiring harness
Full guide for A99

on the Ariston ACO 32 MFFI

Circulating pumpPressure relief valveAutomatic air ventPressure switchIgnition electrodeGas valve

Based on parts cited in our fault code database. Your engineer will confirm what's actually needed after diagnosis.

Call a Gas Safe engineer if…

  • You can smell gas or see signs of a leak
  • The Ariston shows an Emergency or High severity code
  • The boiler keeps locking out after repeated resets
  • You've tried the DIY checks and the fault hasn't cleared
  • There's visible water leaking from the boiler
  • The flame is yellow or orange instead of blue
See the full 24-code list for the Ariston ACO 32 MFFI