What does the Ideal 026 fault code mean?

Your boiler is failing to detect enough incoming gas pressure to operate safely and has shut itself down to prevent potential issues.

How much does it cost to fix Ideal error code 026?

Typical repair cost for the Ideal 026 fault is £120-250 including labour.

Minimum gas pressure

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

Six most common causes of dropping pressure.

Older boilers — thermocouple, draught, gas supply.

Safety-critical — turn off, read this.