What does the Ideal 1. PILOT WILL NOT LIGHT fault code mean?

Your boiler is unable to start its small internal flame, meaning the main heating system cannot turn on.

How much does it cost to fix Ideal error code 1. PILOT WILL NOT LIGHT?

Typical repair cost for the Ideal 1. PILOT WILL NOT LIGHT fault is £90-180 including labour.

Manufacturer manual

Check spark at electrode, HT lead damage, piezo unit operation, air in pipes, gas pressure at boiler inlet, and pilot jet blockage.

Shared across the Ideal WLx 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.

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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