How much does it cost to fix Ideal error code 169-141?

Typical repair cost for the Ideal 169-141 fault is £120-200 including labour.

169-141 Medium

Ideal 169-141 Fault Code

Q: What does the Ideal 169-141 fault code mean?

There is a small physical seal inside your boiler that has likely failed, causing a internal water drip.

Also written as 169141 — same fault.

The Ideal 169-141 fault code means: there is a small physical seal inside your boiler that has likely failed, causing a internal water drip.. It appears on 6 Ideal models in our database.

Technical description: 1/2” flat gasket

Typical repair cost £120-200 (including labour)

Engineer required

This fault requires a Gas Safe registered engineer. Do not attempt gas-related repairs yourself.

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Ideal models that show the 169-141 fault code

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Mini C24 Repair: £120-200
Mini C28 Repair: £120-200
Mini C32 Repair: £120-200
Mini HE Repair: £120-200
Mini S15 Repair: £120-200
Mini S18 Repair: £120-200

Source

Ideal 169-141 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