How much does it cost to fix Ideal error code FLAME FAILURE LED?

Typical repair cost for the Ideal FLAME FAILURE LED fault is £120-250 including labour.

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Ideal FLAME FAILURE LED Fault Code

Q: What does the Ideal FLAME FAILURE LED fault code mean?

Your boiler has tried to start but could not get the fire going or keep it lit, so it has safely shut itself down.

Also written as FLAMEFAILURELED — same fault.

The Ideal FLAME FAILURE LED fault code means: your boiler has tried to start but could not get the fire going or keep it lit, so it has safely shut itself down.. It appears on 2 Ideal models in our database.

Technical description: Illuminated when there is a failure to ignite or maintain flame. Requires pressing the red reset button.

Typical repair cost £120-250 (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 FLAME FAILURE LED fault code

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Source

Ideal FLAME FAILURE LED 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