Common problems guide

The most common Ferroli Arena problems

The faults most likely to send a Ferroli Arena 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.
68 documented codes
6 most common
6 DIY-safe checks
0 engineer needed

The 6 most common faults

01
10 High DIY-safe

Your boiler is not turning on because it isn't receiving a signal that a flame has successfully lit.

What to try first

Check that your gas meter supply valve and the gas isolation valve near the boiler are both fully open.Check if other gas appliances in your home, such as a gas hob, are working to confirm gas supply.Locate the Reset button on the boiler control panel and press it for a few seconds to attempt a restart.

Est. cost
£120-250
Parts
Ignition electrode, Gas valve, Ignition lead
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02
13 High DIY-safe

Your boiler is trying to start but the flame is not igniting, meaning you currently have no heating or hot water.

What to try first

Check that your gas supply is working by testing another gas appliance like a hobEnsure the gas isolation valve near the boiler is turned to the fully open positionPress the RESET button on the front control panel once to attempt a restart

Est. cost
£120-250
Parts
Ignition electrode, Ignition lead, Gas valve
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03
14 High DIY-safe

Your boiler is trying to start but the flame isn't catching, meaning you currently have no heating or hot water.

What to try first

Check that your gas meter control valve is turned to the 'on' position.Ensure any gas isolation valves located underneath the boiler are fully open.Press the reset button on the boiler control panel once to attempt a restart.

Est. cost
£120-250
Parts
Ignition electrode, Gas valve, Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
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04
15 High DIY-safe

Your boiler has stopped working because it cannot light the internal flame needed to heat your water or radiators.

What to try first

Check that your gas supply is on by ensuring other gas appliances like a hob are working.Verify the gas isolation valve near your boiler and at the main meter are both in the open position.Press the RESET button on the boiler control panel once to see if it restarts.

Est. cost
£120-250
Parts
Ignition electrode, Gas valve, Ignition transformer
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05
23 High DIY-safe

Your boiler is not receiving enough gas or failing to ignite, meaning it cannot produce heat or hot water.

What to try first

Check that your gas meter emergency control valve is turned to the fully open position.Verify the gas isolation valve located underneath the boiler is open.Check if other gas appliances in your home, such as a gas hob, are working to confirm gas supply.Press the 'Reset' button on the boiler control panel once.

Est. cost
£120-250
Parts
Ignition electrode, Gas valve, Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
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06
24 High DIY-safe

Your boiler is not firing up because it cannot detect a flame, meaning you currently do not have any heating or hot water.

What to try first

Check that your gas supply is turned on at the meter and the boiler isolation valve.Ensure you have credit on your gas meter if you are on a prepayment plan.Press the Reset button on the front of the boiler once to see if it clears the fault.Check if other gas appliances in your home, like a cooker, are working to confirm gas is reaching the property.

Est. cost
£100-£250
Parts
Ignition electrode, Gas valve, PCB
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on the Ferroli Arena

Ignition electrodeGas valveIgnition leadPrinted Circuit Board (PCB)Ignition transformerPCB

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 Ferroli 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 68-code list for the Ferroli Arena