Low
LC on Ideal Compact

Your boiler has likely experienced a temporary communication error or a small software glitch during startup.

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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

Turn power off and on

DIY fix possible

Switch off the electrical power supply to the boiler at the fused spur switch.Wait for approximately 30 seconds.Switch the power back on and see if the boiler restarts normally.

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