F 01 High

Ideal F 01 Fault Code

Also written as F01 — same fault.

The Ideal F 01 fault code means: your boiler has detected that there is not enough water in the system to operate safely, causing it to shut down temporarily.. It appears on 4 Ideal models in our database.

Call an engineer soon

Book a Gas Safe engineer within 24 to 48 hours. Your boiler may be unsafe or could break down completely if left.

Technical description: Low Water Pressure
Typical repair cost £0-120 (including labour)

DIY fix possible

Locate the filling loop (usually a silver flexible hose) underneath or near the boiler.Slowly open the small tap(s) on the filling loop to allow water into the system.Watch the pressure gauge and close the taps once it reaches 1.5 bar, then restart the boiler.

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Ideal models that show the F 01 fault code

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Source

Ideal F 01 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 7 July 2026