High
RED lockout led on Ideal Europa

Your boiler has failed to ignite and has locked itself out for safety, meaning you will not have any heating or hot water until it is reset.

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

The boiler does not light after 10 seconds. Press the reset button and the boiler will repeat its ignition sequence.

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What causes this fault?

This fault occurs when the boiler tries to light the burner but fails to detect a flame within its 10-second safety window. The most common reasons are a lack of gas reaching the unit, a worn-out ignition spark, or a component failure that prevents the internal parts from communicating correctly.

This fault is more common during the first cold snap of winter, when increased demand can highlight failing components or when external gas regulators are prone to sticking.

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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