Ariston E33 Fault Code
The Ariston E33 fault code means: your boiler's internal extraction fan is running when it shouldn't be, which is a safety lockout to prevent the appliance from operating incorrectly.. It appears on 3 Ariston models in our database.
Technical description: Fan operation sensed with no demand for central heating or domestic hot water
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Ariston models that show the E33 fault code
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Ariston E33 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 31 August 2026