How much does it cost to fix Potterton error code Hot Surface Igniter?

Typical repair cost for the Potterton Hot Surface Igniter fault is £150-250 including labour.

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Potterton Hot Surface Igniter Fault Code

Q: What does the Potterton Hot Surface Igniter fault code mean?

Your boiler is failing to light the internal burner because the component responsible for creating the initial spark or heat has stopped working.

Also written as HOTSURFACEIGNITER — same fault.

The Potterton Hot Surface Igniter fault code means: your boiler is failing to light the internal burner because the component responsible for creating the initial spark or heat has stopped working.. It appears on 2 Potterton models in our database.

Technical description: Control Status: Hot Surface Igniter

Typical repair cost £150-250 (including labour)

Engineer required

This fault requires a Gas Safe registered engineer. Do not attempt gas-related repairs yourself.

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Potterton models that show the Hot Surface Igniter fault code

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Source

Potterton Hot Surface Igniter fault code information on this page is sourced and cross-checked against the official Potterton service / installation manuals for each affected model.

Reviewed by the BoilerFaultCodes Editorial Team · Last reviewed 27 April 2026