Common problems guide

The most common Ariston Alteas One problems

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

57 documented codes
6 most common
6 DIY-safe checks
0 engineer needed

The 6 most common faults

01
101 High DIY-safe

Your boiler has stopped working because it has detected an overheating issue within the main heat exchanger.

What to try first

Turn the boiler off and allow it to cool down for 20 minutes.Ensure all radiator valves are fully open and there are no obstructions to water flow.Press the 'Reset' button on the front control panel to restart the system.

Est. cost
£120-350
Parts
Overheat Thermostat, Circulation Pump, Main Heat Exchanger (Cleaning or Descaling)
Full guide for 101
02
103 High DIY-safe

Your boiler is likely having trouble circulating water properly, which is causing it to overheat and shut down for safety.

What to try first

Check that your system pressure is between 1 and 1.5 bar on the display.Ensure all radiator valves are fully open to allow water to flow.Attempt to reset the boiler once pressure and valves are checked.

Est. cost
£150-350
Parts
Circulation Pump, Main Heat Exchanger (Cleaning), Flow/Return Temperature Sensors
Full guide for 103
03
104 High DIY-safe

Your boiler is struggling to circulate water properly, which is preventing it from heating up safely.

What to try first

Check that your boiler pressure is between 1 and 1.5 bar on the display.If the pressure is low, use the filling loop to top it up.Ensure all radiator valves and isolation valves under the boiler are fully open.Reset the boiler after checking these steps.

Est. cost
£100-350
Parts
Circulation Pump, Main Heat Exchanger (Cleaning), Pump Lead
Full guide for 104
04
105 High DIY-safe

Your boiler has detected that water is not circulating properly, causing it to overheat and shut down for safety.

What to try first

Check that your boiler pressure is between 1 and 1.5 bar on the gauge.Ensure all radiator valves and isolation valves under the boiler are fully open.Try bleeding your radiators to remove any trapped air pockets.Restart the boiler using the reset button.

Est. cost
£120-£350
Parts
Central heating pump, Main heat exchanger, Temperature sensors (NTC thermistors)
Full guide for 105
05
106 High DIY-safe

Your boiler has detected that there is not enough water pressure or circulation to function properly and has shut down for safety.

What to try first

Check the pressure gauge on the front of the boiler; it should be between 1 and 1.5 bar.If the pressure is too low, use the built-in filling loop (often blue levers underneath) to top up the water level.Ensure all radiator valves are fully open and restart the boiler using the reset button.

Est. cost
£60-120
Parts
External filling loop, Pressure sensor, Circulation pump
Full guide for 106
06
107 High DIY-safe

Your boiler has detected that water is not circulating properly through the system, often caused by trapped air or a blockage.

What to try first

Check that your radiator valves are fully openBleed your radiators to remove any trapped airCheck the boiler pressure is between 1 and 1.5 bar

Est. cost
£100-£350
Parts
Circulation Pump, Main Heat Exchanger, Pump Cable Harness
Full guide for 107

on the Ariston Alteas One

Overheat ThermostatCirculation PumpMain Heat Exchanger (Cleaning or Descaling)Main Heat Exchanger (Cleaning)Flow/Return Temperature SensorsPump Lead

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 57-code list for the Ariston Alteas One