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S.20 on Vaillant ecoMAX System 612

Your boiler is simply indicating that it is currently pre-heating itself to ensure hot water is available quickly when you need it.

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

Warmstart demand (warm start)

From this model's manual
Verified against the Vaillant Ecomax 613 installation & service manual, page 45.
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 status occurs when the Warmstart function is activated, causing the boiler to periodically fire up to keep its internal heat exchanger at a set temperature. It is a normal internal process designed to reduce the time you have to wait for hot water to reach your taps. No actual fault exists; the boiler is simply maintaining its own heat levels in anticipation of your next request for water.

DIY fix possible

No action is required as this is a normal status message rather than a fault.If you wish to stop this occurring, you can turn off the 'Warmstart' function using the hot water temperature dial.Check that your heating and hot water are still working as expected.

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