Ideal F 7 Fault Code
Also written as F7 — same fault.
The Ideal F 7 fault code means: your boiler has detected that the electricity supply from the mains is too low for it to operate safely and has shut down to protect its internal components.. It appears on 1 Ideal model in our database.
Technical description: Low Mains Voltage
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Ideal models that show the F 7 fault code
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Source
Ideal F 7 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