How much does it cost to fix Ariston error code 70 ❍, red ●?

Typical repair cost for the Ariston 70 ❍, red ● fault is £120-250 including labour.

70 ❍, red ● High

Ariston 70 ❍, red ● Fault Code

Q: What does the Ariston 70 ❍, red ● fault code mean?

Your boiler has stopped because it failed to keep the burner flame lit during operation.

Also written as 70RED — same fault.

The Ariston 70 ❍, red ● fault code means: your boiler has stopped because it failed to keep the burner flame lit during operation.. It appears on 1 Ariston model in our database.

Technical description: Flame cut-off

Typical repair cost £120-250 (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 70 ❍, red ● fault code

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Clas One Repair: £120-250

Source

Ariston 70 ❍, red ● 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