How much does it cost to fix Ariston error code E 20?

Typical repair cost for the Ariston E 20 fault is £150-300 including labour.

E 20 Emergency

Ariston E 20 Fault Code

Q: What does the Ariston E 20 fault code mean?

Your boiler has detected a flame even though it has commanded the gas supply to shut off, meaning it has safely locked itself to prevent a potential hazard.

Also written as E20 — same fault.

The Ariston E 20 fault code means: your boiler has detected a flame even though it has commanded the gas supply to shut off, meaning it has safely locked itself to prevent a potential hazard.. It appears on 5 Ariston models in our database.

Technical description: Flame detect with gas valve off

Typical repair cost £150-300 (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 E 20 fault code

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Source

Ariston E 20 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