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D.72 on Vaillant Combi Compact 282EB

Your boiler is continuing to run its internal water pump for a set period after heating your hot water to prevent the unit from getting too hot.

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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

Pump overrun time after warm start

DIY fix possible

No action is required as this is normal operationMonitor the boiler for any other actual fault codesEnsure your thermostat and hot water settings are at desired levels

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