BoilerFaultCodesVaillant F.61 Fault Code
Also written as F61 — same fault.
The Vaillant F.61 fault code means: your boiler has detected an electrical communication problem with the gas valve, which means it cannot safely light the flame to provide heating or hot water.. It appears on 45 Vaillant models in our database.
Technical description: Electronic fault | Electronics defect
What causes the Vaillant F.61 fault?
This fault occurs when the boiler's main control board loses the ability to send or receive electrical signals to the gas valve. The most common reason is an internal electronic failure within the circuit board itself, though it can also be caused by loose wiring or a faulty solenoid on the gas valve. Because the boiler cannot safely regulate the flow of gas, it shuts down immediately as a safety precaution.
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 F.61 fault code
Click a model for the full fault code list and model-specific repair notes.
- ecoFIT Pure 412 Repair: £180-350
- ecoFIT Pure 418 Repair: £200-400
- ecoFIT Pure 425 Repair: £200-400
- ecoFIT Pure 435 Repair: £150-300
- ecoFIT pure 612 Repair: £150-350
- ecoFIT pure 615 Repair: £150-350
- ecoFIT pure 618 Repair: £150-350
- ecoFIT pure 630 Repair: £150-350
- ecoFIT Pure 825 Repair: £150-350
- ecoFIT Pure 830 Repair: £250-450
- ecoFIT Pure 835 Repair: £200-400
- ecoFIT sustain 415 Repair: £150-350
- ecoFIT sustain 418 Repair: £150-350
- ecoFIT sustain 430 Repair: £150-350
- ecoFIT sustain 615 Repair: £150-350
- ecoFIT sustain 618 Repair: £150-350
- ecoFIT sustain 630 Repair: £150-350
- ecoFIT sustain 825 Repair: £150-350
- ecoFIT sustain 830 Repair: £150-350
- ecoFIT sustain 835 Repair: £150-350
- ecoMAX Repair: £180-450
- ecoMAX 613 Repair: £180-£450
- ecoMAX 618 Repair: £180-£450
- ecoMAX 622 Repair: £180-£450
- ecoMAX 635 Repair: £180-£450
- ecoMAX 824/2 E Repair: £180-£450
- ecoMAX 828/2 E Repair: £180-£450
- ecoMAX 835 E Repair: £180-£450
- Ecomax Condensing 600/800 series Repair: £300-500
- ecoTEC exclusive Repair: £180-450
- ecoTEC plus Repair: £180-£450
- ecoTEC plus VU GB 656/4-5 A Repair: £250-450
- ecoTEC pro Repair: £180-£450
- ecoTEC sustain Repair: £250-£550
- Home Combi 25 Repair: £150-350
- Home Combi 30 Repair: £150-350
- Home Combi 35 Repair: £150-350
- Home Regular 12
- Turbomax 824/828 Repair: £250-450
- Turbomax Plus Repair: £250-450
- Turbomax Plus 824/828E Repair: £250-£550
- Turbomax Plus 828 Repair: £280-450
- Turbomax Plus 828 E Repair: £250-£550
- Turbomax Plus VUW 242E Repair: £250-£550
- Turbomax Plus VUW 242EH Repair: £250-£550
Source
Vaillant F.61 fault code information on this page is sourced and cross-checked against the official Vaillant service / installation manuals for each affected model.
- Vaillant ecoFIT Pure 425 manual (PDF)
- Vaillant ecoFIT Pure 435 manual (PDF)
- Vaillant ecoFIT pure 630 manual (PDF)
Reviewed by the BoilerFaultCodes Editorial Team · Last reviewed 31 August 2026