Low
S.O on Vaillant Combi Compact 242EB

Your boiler is currently in standby mode because it hasn't received a signal from your thermostat to turn the heating on.

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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

Heating issue, no heat demand

DIY fix possible

Check that your room thermostat is turned up higher than the current room temperatureEnsure your heating programmer or timer is set to 'ON'Replace the batteries in your wireless thermostat if the screen is blank

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