High
F.22 on Vaillant ecoMAX 828E

Your boiler has detected that there is not enough water pressure in the system to operate safely.

Call an engineer soon

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

What the manual says

Manufacturer manual

Low water or no water in appliance | Cause: No water in system, Pump defective, Pump lead defective

From this model's manual
Verified against the Vaillant Ecomax 613 installation & service manual, page 49.
Plain-English guidance below. Severity, DIY steps, costs and parts are our interpretation to help you act, not text from the manual.

What causes this fault?

This fault occurs when the boiler's internal sensors detect that the system pressure has dropped too low for it to heat up safely. The most common reason is a slow leak in the radiators or pipework, but it can also be triggered if the circulation pump has failed and is no longer moving water through the heat exchanger.

This issue is frequently seen in autumn when homeowners turn their heating back on for the first time, as small leaks or trapped air can cause the pressure to dip over the summer months.

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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