Ariston UU/5 Fault Code
Also written as UU5 — same fault.
The Ariston UU/5 fault code means: your boiler is displaying the current temperature of the hot water leaving the unit, which is usually an informative status update rather than a critical system failure.. It appears on 3 Ariston models in our database.
Technical description: Domestic hot water output temperature (C°)
DIY fix possible
Check if any hot water taps are currently runningMonitor the display to see if the code changes to a temperature reading or standby modeReset the boiler if the code remains frozen on the screen for a long period
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Gas Safe Register →Ariston models that show the UU/5 fault code
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Source
Ariston UU/5 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