PH 60 Low

Ideal PH 60 Fault Code

Also written as PH60 — same fault.

The Ideal PH 60 fault code means: your boiler is currently heating up a small amount of water internally so that your hot water arrives at the taps more quickly.. It appears on 1 Ideal model in our database.

Monitor it

This is a minor fault. Keep an eye on it and mention it at your next annual boiler service. Reset the boiler and see if it clears.

Technical description: The boiler is operating in domestic hot water preheat mode.
Typical repair cost £0 (including labour)

DIY fix possible

No action is required as this is a normal operational message.If you wish to stop this mode, locate the preheat button or setting on the control panel to toggle it off.Monitor the display to see it return to its normal status once the preheat cycle completes.

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Ideal models that show the PH 60 fault code

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Source

Ideal PH 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