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S.11 on Vaillant ecoTEC exclusive

Your boiler is currently preparing to heat your hot water by starting up its internal air extraction system.

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

DHWmode:Fanstart-up

From this model's manual
Verified against the Vaillant Ecotec Exclusive installation & service manual, page 53.
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 is a normal status message rather than a mechanical failure, occurring every time the boiler prepares to heat your water or radiators. It indicates that the control board has sent a signal to the internal fan to begin spinning, which clears out the combustion chamber before the burner ignites. If the boiler stays on this code for a long time without firing, it may suggest the fan is struggling to reach the required speed.

Engineer required

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

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