High
E1 on Ideal HP290

Your boiler has detected that the electrical wiring coming from your home’s power supply matches the wrong terminals, meaning the power flow is backwards.

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

Live and Neutral reversed

From this model's manual
Verified against the Ideal Hp290 installation & service manual, page 93.
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 boiler detects that the live and neutral electrical connections have been swapped at the power source or within the internal wiring. It is most commonly caused by recent electrical work in the home or an incorrectly wired plug or fused spur, which poses a safety risk to the internal electronics. Because British boilers are polarity-sensitive, the system will prevent operation until the wiring is physically corrected.

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.

Find a Gas Safe engineer
Search the official register →

Avoid the next call-out bill

A cover plan would handle faults like E1: no call-out fees, no surprise bills.

Approved partner
Domestic Appliance Guard
Unlimited call-outs, 24/7 helpline, no price-hike promise
Get a quote →

Affiliate links. We may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Related fault codes

Related guides you might find useful