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103 FAULT CODE
Ariston

Insufficient Water Circulation

Medium Severity Engineer Required

The boiler is not detecting adequate water circulation through the primary heating circuit. Usually caused by an airlock, closed valves, or failing pump.

Step-by-Step Fix Guide

  1. Step 1

    Check system pressure

  2. Step 2

    Bleed all radiators

  3. Step 3

    Ensure all isolation and radiator valves are fully open

  4. Step 4

    Reset the boiler

  5. Step 5 Engineer only

    If fault persists, call a Gas Safe engineer to check the pump

Gas Safe Reminder

Work on gas appliances must be carried out by a Gas Safe registered engineer. The steps above cover safe checks a homeowner can perform - any internal component replacement requires a qualified professional. If in doubt, always call an engineer.

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