Low
S.28 on Vaillant Atmomax

Your boiler is temporarily pausing the burner to prevent it from switching on and off too frequently while heating your water.

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

Hot water burner anti-cycling time

DIY fix possible

Wait up to 15 minutes for the countdown timer to end naturallyEnsure your hot water taps are fully closedCheck that the water pressure gauge is within the green zone (usually 1.0 to 1.5 bar)

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