Burner fails to ignite High

Ferroli Burner fails to ignite Fault Code

Also written as BURNERFAILSTOIGNITE — same fault.

The Ferroli Burner fails to ignite fault code means: your boiler is trying to start but the flame is not catching, meaning it cannot produce any heat or hot water.. It appears on 2 Ferroli models in our database.

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Technical description: No electricity. Wait for electricity to be restored. Blocked injector. Clean injector. Faulty flow temperature sensor. Replace flow temperature sensor. Faulty gas valve. Repair or replace gas valve. Fan not running. Check that electricity is reaching the fan. Faulty pressure switch or obstructed pipes. Replace the pressure switch or clear the pipes
Typical repair cost £150-350 (including labour)

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Ferroli models that show the Burner fails to ignite fault code

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Ferroli Burner fails to ignite fault code information on this page is sourced and cross-checked against the official Ferroli service / installation manuals for each affected model.

Reviewed by the BoilerFaultCodes Editorial Team · Last reviewed 7 July 2026