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Ideal F3 error code

Fan fault

There's a problem with the boiler's fan. Ideal says the fan pushes gas up and out through the flue.

Worth repairing?

Get a quote first

If a restart doesn't clear it, an engineer needs to look at the fan. Ask for a price first, especially on an older boiler.

Can you do it yourself?

Engineer only

About 5 minutes to reset

Before you start

  • Never take the boiler's cover off. Anything inside is a job for a Gas Safe registered engineer.

What to do

  1. Reset the boiler

    Ideal's Logic Combi guide says a restart should clear it.

When to call a Gas Safe engineer

If the code comes back, contact Ideal quoting F3: it needs an engineer visit. Outside the warranty, use a Gas Safe registered engineer.

A repair visit will usually check the fan, its wiring and the flue.

Before you book
  • Note the model and serial number. They're on a label on the data badge, usually under the boiler or behind the front cover.
  • Write down the exact code, and what the appliance was doing when it appeared.
  • Check whether it's still under warranty. If it is, the repair may cost you nothing.

Checked against

Last reviewed September 2026. Manufacturers update their pages, and your manual is the final word.

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