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Ideal fault code

Ideal FA: flow and return pipes are reversed

Engineer only

Ideal describes FA on Ideal boilers (Ideal's boiler faults FAQ) boilers as: flow and return pipes are reversed.

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

  • Book a Gas Safe registered engineer.
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Applies to: Ideal boilers (Ideal's boiler faults FAQ). Codes can differ between models, so check your manual.

What FA 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 boiler faults FAQ)Flow and return pipes are reversed

Common questions about Ideal FA

Can I fix Ideal FA 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

See all 19 Ideal codes

Sources