BoilerFaultCodes S.8 Low
Boiler Fault Code S.8
Also written as S8 — same fault.
Reviewed by the BoilerFaultCodes Editorial Team Last reviewed
Fault code S.8 appears across 1 boiler brand and 26 models. The exact meaning varies by manufacturer — pick your boiler brand below to see the model-specific fix.
Most common meaning Your boiler is taking a short rest to prevent it from switching on and off too frequently, which helps save energy and protect its internal components. (As reported on Vaillant ecoMAX 613)
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Source
Information for the S.8 fault code is sourced from the official service / installation manual for each model that displays it. Read more about how we source fault codes →
Reviewed by the BoilerFaultCodes Editorial Team · Last reviewed 27 April 2026