High
Red L.E.D. G on Ariston E-Combi One

Your boiler has automatically turned itself off because the water inside became too hot, which is a safety feature to prevent damage or dangerous conditions.

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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

SHUTDOWN DUE TO OVERHEATING. This anomaly is signalled by the red “G” L.E.D. The boiler shuts off because the safety thermostat detected that the boiler temperature has reached the temperature limit.

Engineer required

This is a high severity fault. Stop using the boiler and call a Gas Safe registered engineer. Do not attempt gas-related repairs yourself.

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