E83-082 Medium

Ideal E83-082 Fault Code

Also written as E83082 — same fault.

The Ideal E83-082 fault code means: your boiler is failing to detect that you have turned on a hot water tap, so it is not igniting to heat the water.. It appears on 6 Ideal models in our database.

Book a service

This fault should be looked at by a Gas Safe engineer within the next week or two. It may get worse if left.

Technical description: DHW flow switch (mod. miniHEC24)
Typical repair cost £120-220 (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 E83-082 fault code

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Source

Ideal E83-082 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