BoilerFaultCodesIdeal VA Fault Code
The Ideal VA fault code means: your boiler has failed to ignite or stay lit, meaning your heating and hot water have stopped working to protect the system.. It appears on 1 Ideal model in our database.
Technical description: Burner Alarm indicator
DIY fix possible
Check if your gas supply is active (e.g., check other gas appliances or your meter credit)Press and hold the 'Reset' button for 3 secondsEnsure the condensate pipe (the white plastic pipe outside) hasn't frozen in cold weather
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Source
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Reviewed by the BoilerFaultCodes Editorial Team · Last reviewed 27 April 2026