How much does it cost to fix Ariston error code 1 P4?

Typical repair cost for the Ariston 1 P4 fault is £120-250 including labour.

1 P4 High

Ariston 1 P4 Fault Code

Q: What does the Ariston 1 P4 fault code mean?

Your boiler is struggling to move water around your heating system effectively, which is causing it to stop for protection.

Also written as 1P4 — same fault.

The Ariston 1 P4 fault code means: your boiler is struggling to move water around your heating system effectively, which is causing it to stop for protection.. It appears on 6 Ariston models in our database.

Technical description: Insufficient circulation indication

Typical repair cost £120-250 (including labour)

DIY fix possible

Check all radiator valves are fully openEnsure your system pressure is set correctly between 1 and 1.5 barCheck if your thermostatic radiator valves (TRVs) are seized or blockedBleed your radiators to remove any trapped air pockets

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Ariston models that show the 1 P4 fault code

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Source

Ariston 1 P4 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