Common problems guide

The most common Ariston Genus One 24 problems

The faults most likely to send a Ariston Genus One 24 into lockout — with plain-English causes, what to check first, estimated repair costs and whether you need a Gas Safe engineer.

This model is discontinued. Parts can be harder to source and expensive. If repair costs are mounting, a new A-rated boiler may be the smarter choice.
19 documented codes
6 most common
1 DIY-safe checks
5 engineer needed

The 6 most common faults

01
S 01 High DIY-safe

Your boiler failed to light on its first try and needs a quick reset to attempt to restart the burner.

What to try first

Locate the reset button on your boiler control panel.Press and hold the reset button for 2-3 seconds.Wait up to 60 seconds to see if the boiler ignition cycles successfully.

Est. cost
£120-250
Parts
Ignition electrode, Gas valve, Ionisation probe
Full guide for S 01
02
A17 High Engineer

Your boiler has detected that water is not moving through the system correctly, which is preventing it from heating your home or water safely.

Est. cost
£150-350
Parts
Circulation pump, Flow sensor, System filter
Full guide for A17
03
A18 High Engineer

Your boiler has detected that water is not moving through the system properly, which is causing it to shut down to prevent overheating.

Est. cost
£120-250
Parts
Central heating pump, System filter, Diverter valve
Full guide for A18
04
A33 High Engineer

Your boiler's air extraction system is not working correctly, which prevents the unit from starting safely.

Est. cost
£180-350
Parts
Fan unit, PCB, Wiring harness
Full guide for A33
05
A97 High Engineer

Your boiler has detected a software or internal communication error with its main brain, meaning it has safely shut down to prevent incorrect operation.

Est. cost
£200-450
Parts
Main PCB, Wiring harness
Full guide for A97
06
E 99 High Engineer

Your boiler has detected a series of internal faults and has locked itself down for safety reasons after multiple failed attempts to function.

Est. cost
£120-300
Parts
Main PCB, Ignition Transformer, Gas Valve
Full guide for E 99

on the Ariston Genus One 24

Ignition electrodeGas valveIonisation probeCirculation pumpFlow sensorSystem filter

Based on parts cited in our fault code database. Your engineer will confirm what's actually needed after diagnosis.

Call a Gas Safe engineer if…

  • You can smell gas or see signs of a leak
  • The Ariston shows an Emergency or High severity code
  • The boiler keeps locking out after repeated resets
  • You've tried the DIY checks and the fault hasn't cleared
  • There's visible water leaking from the boiler
  • The flame is yellow or orange instead of blue
See the full 19-code list for the Ariston Genus One 24