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S.7 on Vaillant ecoTEC 65kW

Your boiler is currently cooling down by circulating water after finishing a heating cycle, which is a normal part of its operation.

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

Heatingmode:Pumpoverrun

From this model's manual
Verified against the Vaillant Ecotec 65kw installation & service manual, page 34.
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 water isn't moving through the system quickly enough after the flames have gone out. The most common reasons are a failing circulation pump that can't push the water anymore, or a blockage caused by a build-up of sludge and debris in the pipework. Small mechanical parts like the check valve can also become stuck, physically preventing the water from flowing away from the heat exchanger.

This issue often surfaces in autumn when the heating is turned back on after a long summer break, as internal pump parts can seize up from lack of use.

Engineer required

This fault requires a Gas Safe registered engineer. Do not attempt gas-related repairs yourself.

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