High
F26 on Vaillant ecoMAX Pro 28E

Your boiler has detected that the water is heating up far too quickly or there is a blockage preventing hot water from flowing out of the unit.

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

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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 boiler's internal sensors detect that the temperature is rising too rapidly or is too high compared to what the system can handle. The most common reason is a lack of water circulation, often caused by a failing pump or a blockage in the pipework that prevents heat from being carried away from the boiler.

This issue is most frequent when the heating is first turned on after summer, as pump components can seize up during long periods of inactivity.

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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