Escape of Gas Emergency

Ideal Escape of Gas Fault Code

Also written as ESCAPEOFGAS — same fault.

The Ideal Escape of Gas fault code means: there is a possible smell or leakage of gas which could lead to fire or explosion if not addressed immediately.. It appears on 1 Ideal model in our database.

Act immediately

Turn off your boiler and stop using gas appliances. Call a Gas Safe engineer now. This fault can be dangerous if ignored.

Technical description: Should a gas leak or fault be suspected, contact your gas supplier without delay.
Typical repair cost £150-450 (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 Escape of Gas fault code

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Source

Ideal Escape of Gas 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