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Ideal Boiler Fault Codes in Darlaston

Ideal boiler showing L2 or F3 in Darlaston? What each normally means on Logic models, what is safe to try, and when to leave it to an engineer.

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Ideal Logic boilers are one of the most common combis in Darlaston, fitted in homes from Kings Hill to Moxley and Bentley. Ideal splits its codes in two: L codes mean the boiler has locked out, F codes point at a fault. The ones we see asked about most are L2, the boiler could not ignite and has locked out, and F3, a problem with the fan. Pick yours below, and check the manual for your exact model, because Ideal has changed its lists between ranges.
What's involved

Ideal Boiler Fault Codes in Darlaston, done properly

L2 — ignition lockout

Read the L2 page. Several attempts to light, no flame, so the boiler has locked itself out until reset.

F3 — fan fault

Read the F3 page. The fan that clears the flue has not reached the speed the boiler expects.

L versus F

An L code often clears with one reset once the cause is gone. An F code usually needs a part looking at.

Another code

The full list is in the manual. Have the model name, which is printed on the front, ready when you ask about it.

Good to know

Ideal Boiler Fault Codes — your questions

Is a lockout dangerous?

A lockout is the boiler making itself safe. What is dangerous is a smell of gas: go outside, no switches, and ring 0800 111 999.

How do I reset an Ideal?

The reset button or knob position is shown in your manual. Hold or turn it as described, once.

Why does the code keep returning?

Because the reason for it is still there. Reset clears the lockout, not the fault.

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