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S.98 on Vaillant Combi Compact 242EB

Your boiler is temporarily pausing to double-check its internal sensors to ensure the temperature readings are accurate before starting up.

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Monitor it

This is a minor fault. Keep an eye on it and mention it at your next annual boiler service. Reset the boiler and see if it clears.

Technical description

Flow return sensor check is running demand is block

Engineer required

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

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