How much does it cost to fix Ideal error code Too many restarts?

Typical repair cost for the Ideal Too many restarts fault is £100-280 including labour.

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Ideal Too many restarts Fault Code

Q: What does the Ideal Too many restarts fault code mean?

Your boiler is repeatedly trying and failing to ignite, causing it to lock itself out for safety after five unsuccessful attempts in a short period.

Also written as TOOMANYRESTARTS — same fault.

The Ideal Too many restarts fault code means: your boiler is repeatedly trying and failing to ignite, causing it to lock itself out for safety after five unsuccessful attempts in a short period.. It appears on 7 Ideal models in our database.

Technical description: 5 starts within 15 minutes. Turn power on and off.

Typical repair cost £100-280 (including labour)

DIY fix possible

Switch the boiler off at the main electrical power spurWait 30 secondsSwitch the power back on and press the reset button

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Ideal models that show the Too many restarts fault code

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Source

Ideal Too many restarts 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