High Lockout
F.22 on Vaillant ecoMAX Pro 28E

Your boiler has stopped working because the water pressure is too low for it to operate safely.

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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

There is insufficient water in your system.

What causes this fault?

This fault occurs when the internal sensors detect that the water pressure has dropped below the minimum level required to protect the heat exchanger from overheating. The most common reason is a slow leak somewhere in your radiator network or a problem with the expansion vessel which helps manage pressure changes. In some cases, it may simply be that you have recently bled your radiators and haven't topped up the system water afterwards.

This fault is more common in autumn when homeowners turn their heating back on for the first time, as small leaks often develop while the system sits idle over summer.

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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