High
S.53 on Vaillant Combi Compact 282EB

Your boiler has temporarily stopped working because it cannot move water around the system fast enough, likely due to a blockage or a pump issue.

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Book a Gas Safe engineer within 24 to 48 hours. Your boiler may be unsafe or could break down completely if left.

Technical description

Boiler is in waiting period of modulation f block function due to water shortage

Engineer required

This is a high severity fault. Stop using the boiler and call a Gas Safe registered engineer. Do not attempt gas-related repairs yourself.

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