How much does it cost to fix Ariston error code 2 03?

Typical repair cost for the Ariston 2 03 fault is £120-£200 including labour.

2 03 Medium

Ariston 2 03 Fault Code

Q: What does the Ariston 2 03 fault code mean?

Your boiler is struggling to detect the temperature of the water in your separate hot water cylinder, preventing it from heating up your tap water properly.

Also written as 203 — same fault.

The Ariston 2 03 fault code means: your boiler is struggling to detect the temperature of the water in your separate hot water cylinder, preventing it from heating up your tap water properly.. It appears on 1 Ariston model in our database.

Technical description: Tank sensor open / short circuit

Typical repair cost £120-£200 (including labour)

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

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Ariston models that show the 2 03 fault code

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Clas One Repair: £120-£200

Source

Ariston 2 03 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