How much does it cost to fix Ideal error code E83-142?

Typical repair cost for the Ideal E83-142 fault is £150-300 including labour.

E83-142 High

Ideal E83-142 Fault Code

Q: What does the Ideal E83-142 fault code mean?

Your boiler is failing to light the flame properly, which means it has stopped producing heat and hot water as a precaution.

Also written as E83142 — same fault.

The Ideal E83-142 fault code means: your boiler is failing to light the flame properly, which means it has stopped producing heat and hot water as a precaution.. It appears on 6 Ideal models in our database.

Technical description: Full sequence ignition device

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 E83-142 fault code

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Mini C24 Repair: £150-300
Mini C28 Repair: £150-300
Mini C32 Repair: £150-300
Mini HE Repair: £150-300
Mini S15 Repair: £150-300
Mini S18 Repair: £150-300

Source

Ideal E83-142 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