High
LE on Ideal Esprit HE

Your boiler's main control computer is experiencing a communication or processing error, which has caused it to stop working for your safety.

Call an engineer soon

Book a Gas Safe engineer within 24 to 48 hours. Your boiler may be unsafe or could break down completely if left.

What the manual says

Manufacturer manual

PCB ERROR

From this model's manual
Verified against the Ideal Esprit He installation & service manual, page 62.
Plain-English guidance below. Severity, DIY steps, costs and parts are our interpretation to help you act, not text from the manual.

What causes this fault?

This fault occurs when the internal sensors detect that there isn't enough water circulating through the pipes and radiators. The most common reason is a small leak somewhere in the system or because the radiators were recently bled, causing the overall pressure to drop below the safe operating limit.

This code often appears in autumn when homeowners turn their heating back on for the first time after summer, as stagnant seals may have leaked or air has settled in the radiators.

Engineer required

This is a high severity fault. Stop using the boiler and call a Gas Safe registered engineer. Do not attempt gas-related repairs yourself.

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