How much does it cost to fix Ideal error code E 65?

Typical repair cost for the Ideal E 65 fault is £180-350 including labour.

E 65 High

Ideal E 65 Fault Code

Q: What does the Ideal E 65 fault code mean?

Your boiler is struggling to push air through the system correctly, which is stopping it from lighting to provide heat or hot water.

Also written as E65 — same fault.

The Ideal E 65 fault code means: your boiler is struggling to push air through the system correctly, which is stopping it from lighting to provide heat or hot water.. It appears on 1 Ideal model in our database.

Technical description: Not enough fan driving force

Typical repair cost £180-350 (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 E 65 fault code

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Imax W Repair: £180-350

Source

Ideal E 65 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