F.196 High

Vaillant F.196 Fault Code

Also written as F196 — same fault.

The Vaillant F.196 fault code means: your boiler has detected an unstable electricity supply that is higher than the safe limit, causing it to shut down to protect its internal electronics.. It appears on 3 Vaillant models in our database.

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

Technical description: Overvoltage in the power supply. The unit has detected significant overvoltage in the power supply.
Typical repair cost £150-350 (including labour)

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

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Vaillant models that show the F.196 fault code

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Source

Vaillant F.196 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 7 July 2026