High
HA on Ideal Mexico HE

Your boiler has detected that the water inside is getting too hot and has shut itself 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.

What the manual says

Manufacturer manual

Boiler is not working for central heating or hot water and the display shows ‘HHHHH:::::AAAAA ’ (flashing).

From this model's manual
Verified against the Ideal/Ideal Mexico installation & service 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 water within the boiler's heat exchanger reaches an unsafe temperature, triggering a safety cutout to prevent damage. The most common reason is a lack of water flow, often caused by a failing pump or a blockage in the pipework that prevents heat from being carried away from the unit. It can also be triggered by a faulty internal sensor that is incorrectly reporting the temperature to the control board.

This fault is more common when the heating is first turned on after summer, as pump components can seize up during long periods of inactivity.

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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