High Lockout
Lock-out signal lamp E blinks on Ideal Mini C32

Your boiler has tried to start up but failed to ignite the gas flame, causing the system to shut down for safety.

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

The burner did not light within 20 seconds. Refer to the 'Fault Finding' section.

What causes this fault?

This fault occurs when the boiler's internal computer tries to start the combustion process but cannot detect a stable flame within the safety timeframe. It is often caused by a lack of gas reaching the burner, a build-up of carbon on the spark electrodes, or a worn-out sensor that can no longer 'see' the flame even if it has lit.

This issue can occur more frequently during the first cold snap of winter, as gas valves may stick after sitting idle during the summer months.

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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