1 P1 High

Ariston 1 P1 Fault Code

Also written as 1P1 — same fault.

The Ariston 1 P1 fault code means: your boiler has detected that water is not moving around your heating system fast enough, triggering a safety shut-off 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: Insufficient circulation indication
Typical repair cost £120-250 (including labour)

DIY fix possible

Check your boiler pressure gauge and top it up to 1.5 bar using the filling loop if it is below 1 bar.Ensure all radiator thermostatic valves are fully open to allow water to circulate freely.Check that any external heating system filters are not blocked and the central heating pump is audibly running.

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Ariston models that show the 1 P1 fault code

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Source

Ariston 1 P1 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