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S.000 on Vaillant Turbomax 242/282 1E

Your boiler is currently in standby mode because it is not receiving a signal from your thermostat or timer to turn on the heating.

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.

What the manual says

Manufacturer manual

There is no demand for heating mode.

Shared across the range
This code is shared by the boilers in this range, which use the same control board. It may not be printed in this exact variant’s manual.
Plain-English guidance below. Severity, DIY steps, costs and parts are our interpretation to help you act, not text from the manual.

DIY fix possible

Check your room thermostat is set to a temperature higher than the current room temperature.Ensure your timer or programmer is set to 'on' or in a timed period.Verify that the boiler's front setting dial is turned up to the desired heating temperature.

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