1 04 High

Ariston 1 04 Fault Code

Also written as 104 — same fault.

The Ariston 1 04 fault code means: your boiler has detected that hot water isn't moving around your system properly, likely due to low water pressure or trapped air, causing the unit to shut down to prevent overheating.. It appears on 14 Ariston models in our database.

Call an engineer soon

Book a Gas Safe engineer within 24 to 48 hours. Your boiler may be unsafe or could break down completely if left.

Technical description: Insuffi cient circulation
Typical repair cost £80-180 (including labour)

DIY fix possible

Check the pressure gauge on the front of the boiler; if it is below 1 bar, locate the filling loop underneath the unit.Open the filling loop to allow water into the system until the gauge reads between 1.2 and 1.5 bar.Once repressurized, reset the boiler and check if the error clears.

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Ariston models that show the 1 04 fault code

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Source

Ariston 1 04 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