Safety Shut-off High

Ariston Safety Shut-off Fault Code

Also written as SAFETYSHUTOFF — same fault.

The Ariston Safety Shut-off fault code means: your boiler has performed a self-diagnostic check and stopped working because it detected an internal error that requires a reset or professional inspection.. It appears on 11 Ariston models in our database.

Call an engineer soon

Book a Gas Safe engineer within 24 to 48 hours. Your boiler may be unsafe or could break down completely if left.

Technical description: At the start of every lighting phase, the P.C.B. performs a series of internal controls. If a malfunction occurs, the boiler will shutdown until the problem has been resolved.
Typical repair cost £100-£350 (including labour)

DIY fix possible

Press the 'Reset' button on the front control panelSwitch the electricity supply to the boiler off and back on after 30 secondsCheck that your gas pre-payment meter (if applicable) has credit

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Ariston models that show the Safety Shut-off fault code

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Source

Ariston Safety Shut-off 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