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F7
Ideal fault code

Ideal F7: low mains voltage

Engineer only

Ideal describes F7 on Ideal boilers (Ideal's general fault code guide) boilers as: low mains voltage.

What you can safely do

There is nothing you can safely do yourself with this one. Leave the boiler off and book an engineer.

Call a Gas Safe engineer if

  • Ideal says the mains voltage is too low and to contact an electrician.
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Applies to: Ideal boilers (Ideal's general fault code guide). Codes can differ between models, so check your manual.

What F7 means on each Ideal model

From Ideal's own fault tables. Your model name is usually on the front of the boiler or in the user manual.

ModelMeaning
Ideal boilers (Ideal's general fault code guide)Low mains voltage

Common questions about Ideal F7

Can I fix Ideal F7 myself?

No. It needs a Gas Safe registered engineer to diagnose. Tell them the exact code and your boiler's model name.

Nearby Ideal codes

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