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S.24 on Vaillant Combi Compact 282EB

Your boiler is currently working as it should by firing up the burner to heat your hot water.

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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

Hot water operation burner is on

DIY fix possible

No action requiredMonitor for any future error codes starting with 'F'Ensure your hot water taps are closed if you do not expect the boiler to be running

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