Ideal Icos HE Fault codes & diagnostics

7 fault codes with plain-English explanations, severity ratings, DIY guidance, and repair cost estimates.

RegularSystem Natural Gas 12-24 kW 2006-2011 Discontinued
GC Numbers 41-399-1041-399-1641-409-5441-409-5541-409-5641-409-57

Replaced by: Logic Heat

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Severity at a glance

Each cell = one fault code. Hover to identify.
1 Emergency 6 High

Which version do you have?

The GC number on your boiler's data badge identifies the exact appliance and production years, as recorded in the UK Product Characteristics Database.

GC number Appliance (register name) Produced
41-399-10 Icos HE30 2006–2011
41-399-16 Icos HE36 2006–2011

All 7 documented codes

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76

Your boiler has detected that it is running without enough water and has shut itself down to prevent damage to its internal components.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • DHW thermistor
  • Heat exchanger sensor
  • Wiring harness
Fault indication light (2)

Your boiler has detected an internal error or has become too hot and has safely shut itself down as a precaution.

High DIY-safe £100-£350

What to check first

  1. Locate the reset knob on the front control panel.
  2. Turn the knob to the 'RESET' position and hold it for 2 seconds.
  3. Return the knob to its original setting and wait for the boiler to restart.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Overheat Thermostat
  • PCB (Printed Circuit Board)
  • Thermistor
H E

Your boiler's main computer control panel is experiencing a software or internal communication error and cannot operate the system.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main PCB
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

H9

Your boiler has detected that the gases it is producing are significantly hotter than they should be, so it has shut itself down to prevent damage or overheating.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flue gas thermistor
  • Primary heat exchanger
  • Pump

Related codes

H9/L9

Your boiler has detected that the gases moving through your flue are getting dangerously hot, so it has automatically shut itself down to prevent damage.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Heat exchanger
  • NTC sensor
  • Flue seals
L F

Your boiler has stopped working because it failed to light correctly, causing it to lock itself down for safety.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Gas valve
  • Printed circuit board (PCB)

Related codes

L9

Your boiler has detected that the exhaust gases are becoming dangerously hot and has shut itself down to prevent damage or fire risk.

Emergency Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Heat exchanger
  • Flue sensor
  • Pump