How much does it cost to fix Ideal error code E01 553?

Typical repair cost for the Ideal E01 553 fault is £150-300 including labour.

E01 553 High

Ideal E01 553 Fault Code

Q: What does the Ideal E01 553 fault code mean?

Your boiler has failed to ignite or stay lit, which means you currently have no heating or hot water, and a gas-safe engineer is required to investigate the internal ignition system.

Also written as E01553 — same fault.

The Ideal E01 553 fault code means: your boiler has failed to ignite or stay lit, which means you currently have no heating or hot water, and a gas-safe engineer is required to investigate the internal ignition system.. It appears on 1 Ideal model in our database.

Technical description: BRAY Cat. 10 - size 2000 CF 3/140

Typical repair cost £150-300 (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 E01 553 fault code

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Mexico CF3 40 & 50 Repair: £150-300

Source

Ideal E01 553 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