06 Low

Ariston 06 Fault Code

The Ariston 06 fault code means: your boiler has automatically turned itself on because it detects freezing temperatures and is heating up briefly to protect its internal pipes from frost damage.. It appears on 4 Ariston models in our database.

Monitor it

This is a minor fault. Keep an eye on it and mention it at your next annual boiler service. Reset the boiler and see if it clears.

Technical description: Burner anti-freeze: When the boiler senses a temperature of 3°C or lower, the boiler will fire at minimum power until a temperature of 33°C is achieved, the pump will run for 2 minutes after the burner is switched off.

Engineer required

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

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Ariston models that show the 06 fault code

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Source

Ariston 06 fault code information on this page is sourced and cross-checked against the official Ariston service / installation manuals for each affected model.

Reviewed by the BoilerFaultCodes Editorial Team · Last reviewed 27 April 2026