Medium
d.68 on Vaillant ecoFIT Pure 435

Your boiler is struggling to light the flame on the first try, though it may eventually start after multiple attempts.

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This fault should be looked at by a Gas Safe engineer within the next week or two. It may get worse if left.

Technical description

Number of unsuccessful ignitions at 1st attempt

DIY fix possible

Check that your external gas meter has credit (if on a prepay meter)Verify that other gas appliances, like a hob, are working correctlyEnsure the condensate pipe leading outside is not frozen during cold weather

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