Common problems guide

The most common Ariston Bravo 24 MFFI problems

The faults most likely to send a Ariston Bravo 24 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.
49 documented codes
6 most common
1 DIY-safe checks
5 engineer needed

The 6 most common faults

01
E08 High DIY-safe

Your boiler has detected that the water level inside the heating system is too low to operate safely.

What to try first

Locate the filling loop (a silver braided hose) underneath the boilerOpen the valves on the filling loop to allow cold mains water to enter the system until the pressure gauge reads between 1.0 and 1.5 barClose the valves firmly and check for any visible leaks on your radiators

Est. cost
£80-150
Parts
Filling loop, Pressure sensor/transducer, Pressure relief valve
Full guide for E08
02
A01 High Engineer

Your boiler has detected that it is getting too hot and has automatically shut itself down to prevent internal damage.

Est. cost
£120-250
Parts
NTC thermistor, Primary heat exchanger, Pump
Full guide for A01
03
A03 High Engineer

Your boiler has tried multiple times to start but failed to produce a flame, so it has safely shut itself down to prevent a gas buildup.

Est. cost
£120-250
Parts
Ignition electrode, Gas valve, Printed circuit board
Full guide for A03
04
E04 High Engineer

Your boiler is failing to ignite the flame needed to heat your water and radiators, despite a few automatic attempts to start.

Est. cost
£120-250
Parts
Ignition electrode, Gas valve, Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
Full guide for E04
05
E22 High Engineer

Your boiler is failing to detect the airflow needed for safe operation, so it has shut down to prevent any risk.

Est. cost
£150-250
Parts
Air pressure switch, Venturi, Flue fan
Full guide for E22
06
E23 High Engineer

Your boiler has detected that the internal exhaust fan is not spinning fast enough to remove combustion gases safely, so it has shut down to prevent a hazard.

Est. cost
£150-300
Parts
Fan assembly, Air pressure switch, PCB
Full guide for E23

on the Ariston Bravo 24 MFFI

Filling loopPressure sensor/transducerPressure relief valveNTC thermistorPrimary heat exchangerPump

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 49-code list for the Ariston Bravo 24 MFFI