Ideal 0 or -. / H Fault Code
Also written as 0ORH — same fault.
The Ideal 0 or -. / H fault code means: your boiler is working fine to heat your radiators, but it isn't heating your hot water tank as it should.. It appears on 1 Ideal model in our database.
Technical description: The central heating installation is correctly heated, but the hot water tank (if present) is not.
Engineer required
This fault requires a Gas Safe registered engineer. Do not attempt gas-related repairs yourself.
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Source
Ideal 0 or -. / H 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