What does the Ideal 6C fault code mean?

Your boiler is still detecting a flame even after it should have turned off, which suggests gas may still be flowing into the unit when it shouldn't be.

How much does it cost to fix Ideal error code 6C?

Typical repair cost for the Ideal 6C fault is £180-450 including labour.

Ideal 6C Fault Code: What It Means & How to Fix It

Technical description

Ionisation occurs when heat is no longer required, the gas valve does not close.

What causes this fault?

This fault occurs when the boiler's sensors detect heat or a flame after the heating cycle has finished. The most common reason is a mechanical failure in the gas valve that prevents it from closing fully, or a faulty sensor that is incorrectly reporting a flame is still present. Because the boiler believes gas may still be burning when it should be off, it will shut down immediately for your safety.

Engineer required

This is a emergency severity fault. Stop using the boiler and call a Gas Safe registered engineer. Do not attempt gas-related repairs yourself.

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Your boiler is still detecting a flame even after it should have turned off, which suggests gas may still be flowing into the unit when it shouldn't be.

Technical description

What causes this fault?

Engineer required

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