How much does it cost to fix Vaillant error code Er.12?

Typical repair cost for the Vaillant Er.12 fault is £120-250 including labour.

Er.12 Medium

Vaillant Er.12 Fault Code

Q: What does the Vaillant Er.12 fault code mean?

Your boiler is struggling to push water around your heating system, usually because too many radiators are turned off or there is a blockage in the pipes.

Also written as ER12 — same fault.

The Vaillant Er.12 fault code means: your boiler is struggling to push water around your heating system, usually because too many radiators are turned off or there is a blockage in the pipes.. It appears on 2 Vaillant models in our database.

Technical description: Automatic bypass

Typical repair cost £120-250 (including labour)

DIY fix possible

Ensure all radiator valves are fully open to allow water to circulate freelyCheck that your system pressure gauge is set between 1 and 1.5 barTurn the boiler off at the mains for 60 seconds and then switch it back on to reset the system

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Vaillant models that show the Er.12 fault code

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Source

Vaillant Er.12 fault code information on this page is sourced and cross-checked against the official Vaillant service / installation manuals for each affected model.

Reviewed by the BoilerFaultCodes Editorial Team · Last reviewed 27 April 2026