Ariston Clas System 28 Fault codes & diagnostics

40 fault codes with plain-English explanations, severity ratings, DIY guidance, and repair cost estimates.

System Natural Gas 28 kW Discontinued

Replaced by: Clas One System

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1 01

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

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC temperature sensor
  • Pump
  • Safety relief valve

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1 03

Your boiler has detected that water is not moving through your heating system correctly, which is preventing it from heating your home safely.

High Engineer only £120-£250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Central heating pump
  • System filter
  • Diverter valve

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1 04

Your boiler has detected that water is struggling to flow through your heating system, so it has safely shut down to prevent overheating.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Central heating pump
  • System filter
  • Diverter valve

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1 05

Your boiler is struggling to move water through your heating system, usually because there isn't enough water inside or the internal pump is blocked.

High DIY-safe £120-250

What to check first

  1. Check your boiler's pressure gauge to ensure it is between 1 and 1.5 bar
  2. If the pressure is low, use the external filling loop to top it up to 1.5 bar
  3. Ensure all radiator valves are fully open to allow water to circulate freely

Parts commonly replaced

  • Central heating pump
  • System filter
  • Pressure sensor

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1 06

Your boiler is struggling to push water around your heating system, usually because there is air trapped inside or the water pressure is too low.

High DIY-safe £100-250

What to check first

  1. Check your boiler pressure gauge to ensure it is between 1 and 1.5 bar
  2. If the pressure is low, use the filling loop to top it up to the correct level
  3. Bleed all the radiators in your home to release trapped air, then re-check the pressure

Parts commonly replaced

  • Central heating pump
  • Flow sensor
  • System filter

Related codes

1 07

Your boiler has detected that water is not flowing around your heating system properly, so it has shut down to prevent itself from overheating.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Circulation pump
  • System filter
  • Flow sensor
1 10

Your boiler has lost the ability to measure the temperature of the water flowing to your radiators, so it has shut down to prevent overheating.

High Engineer only £120-220

Parts commonly replaced

  • Central heating flow NTC sensor
  • Wiring harness

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1 12

Your boiler's internal sensor that monitors the temperature of the water returning to the system is failing to send a signal, causing the unit to stop working for safety reasons.

High Engineer only £120-200

Parts commonly replaced

  • Central Heating Return NTC Sensor
  • Wiring harness

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1 14

Your boiler is struggling to read the outdoor temperature, which means it may not adjust its heat levels automatically as the weather changes.

Low Engineer only £120-200

Parts commonly replaced

  • External temperature sensor
  • Wiring harness
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1 P1

Your boiler is struggling to move water around your heating system effectively, so it has stopped running to prevent damage.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Central heating pump
  • System filter
  • Diverter valve
  • Flow sensor

Related codes

1 P2

Your boiler has detected that hot water is not flowing around your radiators effectively, likely due to low pressure or a blockage.

High DIY-safe £90-250

What to check first

  1. Check your boiler's pressure gauge and ensure it is between 1 and 1.5 bar
  2. If the pressure is low, use the filling loop to top it up
  3. Check that all radiator valves throughout the house are fully open

Parts commonly replaced

  • Circulation pump
  • System filter
  • Pressure sensor

Related codes

1 P3

Your boiler has detected that water is not flowing around your heating system as efficiently as it should, possibly due to a blockage or a pump issue.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Central heating pump
  • System filter
  • Diverter valve

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2 01

Your boiler is struggling to detect the temperature of your hot water supply because a internal sensor is not communicating properly.

Medium Engineer only £120-180

Parts commonly replaced

  • DHW NTC sensor
  • Wiring harness
2 02

Your boiler is having trouble 'talking' to the temperature sensor in your hot water storage tank, meaning it cannot accurately tell if your water needs heating.

Medium Engineer only £120-220

Parts commonly replaced

  • DHW cylinder sensor
  • Wiring harness

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2 04

Your boiler is having trouble communicating with the solar panel sensor, which may limit the system's ability to use solar energy to heat your water.

Low Engineer only £120-180

Parts commonly replaced

  • Solar collector sensor
  • Wiring harness

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2 07

Your boiler has detected that the solar water panels on your roof are overheating and cannot safely absorb any more heat.

Medium Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Solar temperature sensor
  • Solar pump station
  • System pressure relief valve

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2 08

Your boiler has detected that the solar water panels on your roof are reaching freezing temperatures and has triggered a safety feature to prevent them from icing up.

Low Engineer only

Parts commonly replaced

  • Solar temperature sensor
  • Solar antifreeze fluid
  • Solar pump
3 01

Your boiler's computer has encountered a memory error and cannot safely manage its internal settings or operations.

High Engineer only £200-400

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main PCB (Printed Circuit Board)
  • EEPROM chip

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3 02

Your boiler has lost the ability for its internal parts to talk to each other, so it has shut down as a precaution.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main printed circuit board (PCB)
  • Communication wiring harness

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3 03

Your boiler's computer is having an internal hiccup and cannot communicate with its own systems to run the heating or hot water safely.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main PCB
  • Wiring harness

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3 05

Your boiler has detected an internal communication error with its main control unit, meaning it has shut down as a safety precaution to prevent incorrect operation.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Wiring harness

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3 06

Your boiler's internal computer is experiencing a communication error and has decided to shut down for safety reasons.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Wiring harness

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3 07

Your boiler's electronic brain has encountered an internal error and cannot communicate with the system correctly to start heating.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main Printed Circuit Board
  • Wiring Harness

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4 07

Your boiler is struggling to read the temperature reading from your home's thermostat or internal sensor, causing it to stop heating.

Medium Engineer only £120-220

Parts commonly replaced

  • Room thermostat
  • External sensor wiring
  • PCB (Printed Circuit Board)
5 01

Your boiler has stopped working because it is unable to light the gas flame needed to heat your home.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Gas valve
  • PCB

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5 02

Your boiler has detected a flame signal even though it is not calling for heat, which suggests a component meant to cut off the fuel supply may be stuck.

Emergency Engineer only £180-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Gas valve
  • Main circuit board (PCB)
  • Ionisation electrode

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5 P3

Your boiler is trying to start but the flame is failing to stay lit, so it has shut down as a safety precaution.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Flame sensor
  • Gas valve

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5 P4

Your boiler has attempted to start three times but failed to keep its flame alight, so it has locked itself out for safety reasons.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Gas valve
  • Flame rectification probe

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6 04

Your boiler has detected that the internal fan responsible for safely removing exhaust gases is not spinning fast enough, causing the system to stop for safety reasons.

Emergency Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Fan assembly
  • PCB (Printed Circuit Board)

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6 07

Your boiler is failing to start because it detects a sensor error that thinks the internal fan is running even when it is switched off.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Air pressure switch
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Fan assembly

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6 P1

Your boiler is struggling to clear exhaust gases due to a sensor sensing a blockage or a faulty fan, which forces the system to stop for safety reasons.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Air pressure switch
  • Flue fan
  • Venturi

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6 P2

Your boiler is struggling to detect the necessary airflow to safely operate, causing it to shut down to prevent potential issues.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Air Pressure Switch
  • Flue fan
  • Venturi

Related codes

7 01

Your boiler is having trouble reading the temperature for your second heating zone because the sensor responsible for that area is reporting an error.

Medium Engineer only £120-200

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC Sensor
  • Wiring harness

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7 02

Your boiler is having trouble 'reading' the temperature of the water returning from your second heating circuit, which may cause that specific zone to heat inconsistently.

Medium Engineer only £120-200

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC return sensor
  • Wiring harness

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7 03

Your boiler is having trouble communicating with the temperature sensor for one of your heating zones, which may cause that specific part of your home to be colder than expected.

Medium Engineer only £120-200

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC Sensor
  • Wiring harness
  • PCB

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7 04

Your boiler is struggling to accurately read the temperature of the water returning from one of your heating zones, which may cause your heating system to operate inefficiently or stop working in that specific area.

Medium Engineer only £120-200

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC Temperature Sensor
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

7 05

Your boiler is struggling to accurately measure the temperature of the water inside it, so it has stopped working to prevent potential damage.

High Engineer only £120-200

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC Temperature Sensor
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

7 06

Your boiler has detected that the water flowing to a secondary heating area, like an upstairs radiator circuit or underfloor heating, has become dangerously hot and has shut itself down to prevent damage.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC sensor
  • Zone valve
  • Pump

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7 07

Your boiler has detected that the water temperature in the third heating zone has become dangerously high, so it has purposefully turned itself off to prevent any damage.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC temperature sensor
  • Zone valve
  • PCB

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