LOW WATER SWITCH High

Ideal LOW WATER SWITCH Fault Code

Also written as LOWWATERSWITCH — same fault.

The Ideal LOW WATER SWITCH fault code means: your boiler has stopped working because the water pressure inside the heating system has dropped too low.. It appears on 1 Ideal model 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: System pressure below 1 bar; check system pressure gauge and water pressure switch continuity.
Typical repair cost £0-£120 (including labour)

DIY fix possible

Locate the filling loop (usually a silver braided hose with valves beneath the boiler).Open the valves slowly to allow mains water into the system until the gauge reads between 1.0 and 1.5 bar.Close the valves tightly and restart the boiler.

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Ideal models that show the LOW WATER SWITCH fault code

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Source

Ideal LOW WATER SWITCH 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