Ferroli LED 5 (CH) Fault Code
Also written as LED5CH — same fault.
The Ferroli LED 5 (CH) fault code means: your boiler is currently in a temporary self-imposed waiting period as part of its normal safety cycle and should restart automatically on its own shortly.. It appears on 2 Ferroli models in our database.
Technical description: Waiting time still operating (max. 3 minutes).
DIY fix possible
Wait for 3 to 5 minutes for the countdown to finishCheck that the room thermostat or programmer is calling for heatEnsure the boiler pressure is between 1 and 1.5 bar
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Ferroli LED 5 (CH) 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 27 April 2026