High
53 on Ideal Classic FF

Your boiler's small starter flame is lit, but the main burner is failing to ignite because it isn't receiving the gas flow it needs to heat your home.

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Book a Gas Safe engineer within 24 to 48 hours. Your boiler may be unsafe or could break down completely if left.

What the manual says

Manufacturer manual

PILOT LIT BUT NO MAINS GAS

From this model's manual
Verified against the Ideal Classic Ff 330 installation & service manual.
Plain-English guidance below. Severity, DIY steps, costs and parts are our interpretation to help you act, not text from the manual.

What causes this fault?

This fault occurs when the boiler successfully lights its small pilot flame but fails to transfer that flame to the main burner. The most common reason is a mechanical failure within the gas valve or a faulty electronic command from the control board, preventing the main flow of gas from being released. It essentially means the ignition process has started, but the 'full' heat cannot be triggered.

This issue is more frequent during the first cold snap of autumn, as gas valve internal components can seize up after being inactive throughout the summer months.

Engineer required

This is a high severity fault. Stop using the boiler and call a Gas Safe registered engineer. Do not attempt gas-related repairs yourself.

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