High Lockout
ERROR CODE 1 on Ideal Icos HE

Your boiler has failed to ignite or lost its flame and has shut down as a safety precaution.

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.

Technical description

LOCKOUT

What causes this fault?

This fault occurs when the boiler tries to light but fails to detect a stable flame after several attempts. The most common reasons are a lack of gas supply to the appliance, a worn-out ignition spark, or a faulty sensor that cannot 'see' the flame even if it has lit.

This fault is more common during extreme cold snaps, as freezing temperatures can cause the external condensate pipe to block, preventing the boiler from completing its ignition cycle.

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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