How much does it cost to fix Ideal error code 4 / F?

Typical repair cost for the Ideal 4 / F fault is £150-300 including labour.

4 / F High

Ideal 4 / F Fault Code

Q: What does the Ideal 4 / F fault code mean?

Your boiler has shut itself down because it detected that the water inside has become dangerously overheated.

Also written as 4F — same fault.

The Ideal 4 / F fault code means: your boiler has shut itself down because it detected that the water inside has become dangerously overheated.. It appears on 1 Ideal model in our database.

Technical description: Temperature safety sensor above 101 °C.

Typical repair cost £150-300 (including labour)

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

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Ideal models that show the 4 / F fault code

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Maximiser SE Repair: £150-300

Source

Ideal 4 / F 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