E03 Emergency

Ariston E03 Fault Code

The Ariston E03 fault code means: your boiler has detected an abnormally high temperature inside the system even though it is not currently trying to heat your home or water.. It appears on 6 Ariston models 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: Flow temperature over 100°C while boiler is not in operation (stand-by)
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 E03 fault code

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Source

Ariston E03 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 7 July 2026