601 Emergency

Ariston 601 Fault Code

The Ariston 601 fault code means: your boiler is struggling to confirm that the exhaust gases are venting correctly, so it has safely shut down to prevent any risk.. It appears on 1 Ariston model in our database.

Act immediately

Turn off your boiler and stop using gas appliances. Call a Gas Safe engineer now. This fault can be dangerous if ignored.

Technical description: Flue gas probe error
Typical repair cost £120-250 (including labour)

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 601 fault code

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Source

Ariston 601 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