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Ideal F4 error code

Flow thermistor fault

There's a fault with the flow thermistor, a temperature sensor inside the boiler. Ideal says it plays an essential role in keeping the boiler at the right temperature.

Also shown as L4

Worth repairing?

Worth fixing

A thermistor is a small part, but it's inside the boiler, so an engineer fits it.

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

    Press the restart button.

When to call a Gas Safe engineer

If the code comes back, contact Ideal quoting F4 (or L4): it needs an engineer visit. Outside the warranty, use a Gas Safe registered engineer.

A repair visit will usually check the sensor's reading and its wiring.

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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