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S.85 on Vaillant ecoTEC 65kW

Your boiler is struggling to move enough water through its system, which is slowing down its performance.

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

Service message quantity of circulation water

From this model's manual
Verified against the Vaillant Ecotec 65kw installation & service manual, page 35.
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 sensors detect that water isn't flowing through the internal heat exchanger as quickly as it should. The most common reason is a buildup of sludge or debris in the system filter, or a circulating pump that is beginning to wear out and lose its pushing power.

This issue often surfaces in autumn when the heating is turned back on for the first time, as debris settled during the summer begins to circulate and block filters.

DIY fix possible

Check that at least two or three radiator valves are fully open to allow water flow.Ensure your system pressure is topped up to between 1.0 and 1.5 bar.Bleed your radiators to remove any trapped air that might be blocking circulation.

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