Ariston Genus 30 Plus Fault codes & diagnostics

10 fault codes with plain-English explanations, severity ratings, DIY guidance, and repair cost estimates.

Combi Natural Gas 30 kW 2004-2007 Discontinued
GC Number 47-116-28

Replaced by: Genus ONE

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1

Your boiler's burner keeps shutting off while you are trying to run hot water, meaning your taps might go cold.

Medium Engineer only £100-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • DHW flow switch
  • NTC temperature probe

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2

When you run the hot water tap, your radiators are getting warm instead of just heating your water.

Low Engineer only £150-£300

Parts commonly replaced

  • 3-way valve
  • Motorised valve actuator
  • Cartridge
3

Your boiler is struggling to keep your hot water warm enough while you are running the taps.

Medium Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC Temperature Sensor
  • Flow Meter
  • Diverter Valve

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4

Your boiler is making unusual noises and struggling to provide hot water properly, usually due to limescale buildup or low water pressure inside the system.

Medium Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Primary heat exchanger
  • Temperature probes

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5

Your boiler has detected an incorrect water pressure level in the heating system, which usually means it needs more water added or has a minor leak.

High DIY-safe £80-250

What to check first

  1. Locate the filling loop beneath your boiler.
  2. Open the valves slowly to let water into the system until the pressure gauge reads between 1 and 1.5 bar.
  3. Close the valves firmly and check for any visible leaks on your radiators or pipework.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Filling loop
  • Expansion vessel
  • Pressure relief valve

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6

Your boiler keeps safely shutting down because it is struggling to reliably detect the burner flame.

High Engineer only £90-180

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flame detection electrode
  • Ignition lead
  • PCB

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7

Your boiler has automatically shut down because it detected that the internal water is getting dangerously hot, which usually points to poor water flow or trapped air.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Safety thermostat
  • NTC temperature sensor
  • Circulating pump

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8

Your boiler temporarily fires up when you turn off a hot water tap due to a sudden pressure drop in your home's water supply.

Low Engineer only £100-200

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flow switch
  • Pressure relief valve
  • Check valve

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9

Your boiler has noticed that the water circulating through your radiators is not getting as warm as it should.

Medium Engineer only £100-£250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Central heating temperature sensor
  • Automatic bypass valve
  • Circulating pump

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30 40 50 60 70 80

Your boiler has automatically shut down because it has detected dangerously high internal temperatures.

Emergency Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Pump
  • NTC thermistor
  • PCB
  • Primary heat exchanger

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