High
EC on Ideal Maximiser SE

Your boiler's internal computer has developed a fault and is unable to manage the heating system correctly.

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

Defective control panel.

Shared across the Maximiser SE range
This code is shared by the boilers in this range, which use the same control board. It may not be printed in this exact variant’s manual.
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 boiler's internal computer chips or electrical circuits suffer a hardware failure, meaning the different components can no longer talk to each other. The most common reason is general wear and tear of the electronic capacitors over time, or an electrical surge that has damaged the delicate tracking on the circuit board.

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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