How much does it cost to fix Ideal error code Automatic Shutdown?

Typical repair cost for the Ideal Automatic Shutdown fault is £90-180 including labour.

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Ideal Automatic Shutdown Fault Code

Q: What does the Ideal Automatic Shutdown fault code mean?

Your boiler has switched off because water produced during the heating process cannot drain away properly, likely due to a blockage in the pipe leading outside.

Also written as AUTOMATICSHUTDOWN — same fault.

The Ideal Automatic Shutdown fault code means: your boiler has switched off because water produced during the heating process cannot drain away properly, likely due to a blockage in the pipe leading outside.. It appears on 1 Ideal model in our database.

Technical description: Blockage of the condensate drain, caused by debris or freezing.

Typical repair cost £90-180 (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 Automatic Shutdown fault code

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Mexico HE Repair: £90-180

Source

Ideal Automatic Shutdown 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