Common problems guide

The most common Ariston Clas HE 28 problems

The faults most likely to send a Ariston Clas HE 28 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.
70 documented codes
6 most common
6 DIY-safe checks
0 engineer needed

The 6 most common faults

01
1 03 High DIY-safe

Your boiler is struggling to move water through your heating system effectively, preventing it from heating your home properly.

What to try first

Check that all your radiators have their thermostatic valves fully openEnsure your heating system pressure is between 1 and 1.5 bar on the gaugeBleed your radiators to remove any trapped air that might be blocking the flow

Est. cost
£120-250
Parts
Circulation pump, System filter, Diverter valve
Full guide for 1 03
02
108 High DIY-safe

Your boiler has lost water pressure and needs to be topped up to work correctly.

What to try first

Locate the filling loop under the boiler, which usually consists of a braided hose with one or two small valves.Open the valve(s) slowly to allow water into the system until the pressure gauge on the front of the boiler reads between 1.0 and 1.5 bar.Close the valve(s) tightly to stop the flow of water.

Est. cost
£0-80
Parts
Filling loop, Pressure relief valve, Pressure sensor
Full guide for 108
03
1 P2 High DIY-safe

Your boiler is struggling to move water around your heating system effectively, possibly due to trapped air or a blockage.

What to try first

Check your boiler pressure gauge and top it up to 1.5 bar if it is below 1.0Ensure all radiator valves are fully openBleed your radiators to remove any trapped air that may be blocking the flow

Est. cost
£100-250
Parts
Central heating pump, Flow sensor, System filter
Full guide for 1 P2
04
1 P3 High DIY-safe

Your boiler has detected that water is not flowing around your heating system correctly, causing it to shut down to prevent overheating.

What to try first

Check your radiator valves are fully openCheck your system pressure gauge is between 1 and 1.5 barTurn the boiler off and back on again to reset the system

Est. cost
£120-250
Parts
Central heating pump, System filter, Flow sensor
Full guide for 1 P3
05
60-70-80 (ll-ll-ll) High DIY-safe

Your boiler has detected that the water is not flowing properly around your heating system, which is preventing it from heating up your home or water.

What to try first

Check your boiler pressure gauge; if it is below 1 bar, use the filling loop to top it up to around 1.5 bar.Ensure all radiator valves are fully open.Reset the boiler using the reset button on the control panel.

Est. cost
£120-250
Parts
Central heating pump, Flow sensor, Diverter valve
Full guide for 60-70-80 (ll-ll-ll)
06
40-80 (ll-ll) High DIY-safe

Your boiler has stopped working because the water pressure inside the heating system has dropped too low to operate safely.

What to try first

Locate the external filling loop, which is usually a silver flexible hose connected to two valves under the boiler.Open the valves slowly to allow mains water into the system until the pressure gauge reads between 1.0 and 1.5 bar.Close both valves tightly immediately after reaching the correct pressure.

Est. cost
£80-120
Parts
Filling loop, Pressure relief valve, Pressure gauge
Full guide for 40-80 (ll-ll)

on the Ariston Clas HE 28

Circulation pumpSystem filterDiverter valveFilling loopPressure relief valvePressure sensor

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 70-code list for the Ariston Clas HE 28