How much does it cost to fix Ariston error code S 26?

Typical repair cost for the Ariston S 26 fault is £120-200 including labour.

S 26 Medium

Ariston S 26 Fault Code

Q: What does the Ariston S 26 fault code mean?

Your boiler is struggling to accurately read the temperature of your hot water cylinder because there is an electrical fault with the sensor cable or the connection.

Also written as S26 — same fault.

The Ariston S 26 fault code means: your boiler is struggling to accurately read the temperature of your hot water cylinder because there is an electrical fault with the sensor cable or the connection.. It appears on 5 Ariston models in our database.

Technical description: Tank sensor short circuit

Typical repair cost £120-200 (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 S 26 fault code

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Source

Ariston S 26 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