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d.81 on Vaillant ecoMAX 828E

This code is simply an information display showing the total number of hours your boiler has spent producing hot water, rather than an error or fault.

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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.

What the manual says

Manufacturer manual

Number of hot water system operating hours in h (Total) (ecoMAX 800)

From this model's manual
Verified against the Vaillant Ecomax 613 installation & service manual, page 47.
Plain-English guidance below. Severity, DIY steps, costs and parts are our interpretation to help you act, not text from the manual.

Engineer required

This fault requires a Gas Safe registered engineer. Do not attempt gas-related repairs yourself.

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