How much does it cost to fix Ideal error code overheat stat trips?

Typical repair cost for the Ideal overheat stat trips fault is £120-220 including labour.

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Ideal overheat stat trips Fault Code

Q: What does the Ideal overheat stat trips fault code mean?

Your boiler is getting too hot and triggering a safety switch to shut it down to prevent damage.

Also written as OVERHEATSTATTRIPS — same fault.

The Ideal overheat stat trips fault code means: your boiler is getting too hot and triggering a safety switch to shut it down to prevent damage.. It appears on 1 Ideal model in our database.

Technical description: Boiler reaches temperature and overheat thermostat trips. If flow temperature is above 90°C replace Control stat. If below 90°C replace limit stat.

Typical repair cost £120-220 (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 overheat stat trips fault code

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Classic NF Repair: £120-220

Source

Ideal overheat stat trips 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