Er.4 High

Vaillant Er.4 Fault Code

Also written as ER4 — same fault.

The Vaillant Er.4 fault code means: your boiler is failing to ignite because it cannot open the internal valve that regulates the flow of gas.. It appears on 2 Vaillant models in our database.

Call an engineer soon

Book a Gas Safe engineer within 24 to 48 hours. Your boiler may be unsafe or could break down completely if left.

Technical description: Gas valve
Typical repair cost £180-350 (including labour)

Engineer required

This fault requires a Gas Safe registered engineer. Do not attempt gas-related repairs yourself.

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Vaillant models that show the Er.4 fault code

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Source

Vaillant Er.4 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