Ideal 0 / A Fault Code
Also written as 0A — same fault.
The Ideal 0 / A fault code means: your boiler is perfectly fine, it has simply paused for a few minutes to protect itself from turning on and off too frequently.. It appears on 1 Ideal model in our database.
Technical description: Unit in anti fast-cycle time.
Engineer required
This fault requires a Gas Safe registered engineer. Do not attempt gas-related repairs yourself.
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Source
Ideal 0 / A fault code information on this page is sourced and cross-checked against the official Ideal service / installation manuals for each affected model.
Reviewed by the BoilerFaultCodes Editorial Team · Last reviewed 27 April 2026