How much does it cost to fix Ariston error code EE 0088?

Typical repair cost for the Ariston EE 0088 fault is £120-200 including labour.

EE 0088 High

Ariston EE 0088 Fault Code

Q: What does the Ariston EE 0088 fault code mean?

Your boiler has lost the connection to a sensor responsible for monitoring the temperature of the water returning from your radiators, and as a result, it has stopped working to protect itself.

Also written as EE0088 — same fault.

The Ariston EE 0088 fault code means: your boiler has lost the connection to a sensor responsible for monitoring the temperature of the water returning from your radiators, and as a result, it has stopped working to protect itself.. It appears on 4 Ariston models in our database.

Technical description: Heating return temperature probe in open circuit

Typical repair cost £120-200 (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 EE 0088 fault code

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Source

Ariston EE 0088 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