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S.02 on Vaillant Atmomax

Your boiler is currently preparing to provide heat and is circulating water through the system before the burner ignites.

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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

Heating mode error – water pump running

DIY fix possible

This fault may be fixable without an engineer. Check your manual first.

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