How much does it cost to fix Ideal error code Red operational light 2 (E)?

Typical repair cost for the Ideal Red operational light 2 (E) fault is £150-300 including labour.

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Ideal Red operational light 2 (E) Fault Code

Q: What does the Ideal Red operational light 2 (E) fault code mean?

Your boiler has failed to start its burner multiple times and has safely shut itself down to prevent a gas build-up.

Also written as REDOPERATIONALLIGHT2E — same fault.

The Ideal Red operational light 2 (E) fault code means: your boiler has failed to start its burner multiple times and has safely shut itself down to prevent a gas build-up.. It appears on 1 Ideal model in our database.

Technical description: Boiler fails to light up to five times during the ignition sequence, the boiler will go to lockout (can take up to 10 minutes in an overheat condition).

Typical repair cost £150-300 (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 Red operational light 2 (E) fault code

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Mexico HE Repair: £150-300

Source

Ideal Red operational light 2 (E) 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