How much does it cost to fix Ideal error code -. / A?

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

-. / A High

Ideal -. / A Fault Code

Q: What does the Ideal -. / A fault code mean?

Your boiler has detected that the water inside the heating system has become dangerously hot and has shut itself down to prevent damage.

Also written as A — same fault.

The Ideal -. / A fault code means: your boiler has detected that the water inside the heating system has become dangerously hot and has shut itself down to prevent damage.. It appears on 1 Ideal model in our database.

Technical description: The central heating installation is overheated; the hot water tank is not heated.

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 -. / A fault code

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Maximiser SE Repair: £150-300

Source

Ideal -. / 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