BoilerFaultCodesIdeal H 60 Fault Code
Also written as H60 — same fault.
The Ideal H 60 fault code means: your boiler has reached its maximum temperature for hot water and is temporarily pausing to prevent overheating, which often occurs if the water flow is too slow or a sensor is drifting.. It appears on 2 Ideal models in our database.
Technical description: The boiler has a call for hot water but the appliance has reached the desired temperature set on the boiler.
DIY fix possible
Fully open your hot water taps to ensure there is enough water flowing through the boilerCheck that the isolation valves underneath the boiler are fully openTurn the domestic hot water temperature dial down slightly on the boiler control panel
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Ideal models that show the H 60 fault code
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Source
Ideal H 60 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