What does the Ariston 164 282 fault code mean?

Your boiler has detected a minor internal seal leak, which likely needs to be addressed to prevent water damage or further system failure.

How much does it cost to fix Ariston error code 164 282?

Typical repair cost for the Ariston 164 282 fault is £120-200 including labour.

Manufacturer manual

Gasket 3/8"

Shared across the Excalibur range

This code is shared by the boilers in this range, which use the same control board. It may not be printed in this exact variant’s manual.

This fault requires a Gas Safe registered engineer. Do not attempt gas-related repairs yourself.

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