Vaillant Er.17 Fault Code
Also written as ER17 — same fault.
The Vaillant Er.17 fault code means: your boiler has detected that the internal safety system which manages water pressure is leaking, meaning the boiler has temporarily shut down to prevent water damage.. It appears on 2 Vaillant models in our database.
Technical description: Pressure relief valve
Engineer required
This fault requires a Gas Safe registered engineer. Do not attempt gas-related repairs yourself.
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Source
Vaillant Er.17 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