High
F.20 on Vaillant ecoMAX Pro 28E

Your boiler's internal computer chips are failing to talk to each other properly, meaning the system has shut down to prevent incorrect operation.

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

MMI software incompatible with IRIS software Possible connection fault

From this model's manual
Verified against the Vaillant Ecomax Pro 28e installation & service manual, page 26.
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 water temperature inside the boiler exceeds a safe limit, triggering a safety sensor to cut the power. The most common reasons are a pump failure that prevents water from moving, or a blockage caused by internal sludge that traps heat within the main heat exchanger.

This fault often appears during the first cold spell of autumn when the heating is turned back on after months of inactivity, which can cause internal pumps to seize up.

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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