Low
D.18 on Vaillant Atmomax

Your boiler is currently set to run the internal pump continuously rather than only when needed for heating or hot water.

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Monitor it

This is a minor fault. Keep an eye on it and mention it at your next annual boiler service. Reset the boiler and see if it clears.

Technical description

Pump mode return

DIY fix possible

Navigate to the installer level settings (D.18) using the 'i' and '+' buttons.Check if the value is set to '1' (Continuous) or '0' (Automatic/Intermittent).Change the value back to '0' if you prefer the pump to stop when there is no demand for heat.

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