F12 Medium

Ideal F12 Fault Code

The Ideal F12 fault code means: your heat pump is struggling to read external temperature data, which prevents the system from regulating its internal cooling cycle correctly.. It appears on 1 Ideal model in our database.

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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: Outdoor exp valve thmr
Typical repair cost £150-300 (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 F12 fault code

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Source

Ideal F12 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