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S.17 on Vaillant ecoTEC exclusive

Your boiler is simply performing a routine cooling-down process after you have finished using hot water, so there is no need for concern.

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:Pumpoverrun

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 fault occurs when the boiler's sensors detect that water is returning to the unit too quickly without losing heat, which usually means the water isn't circulating through your radiators properly. The most common reason is that the valves on your radiators are closed or there is a physical blockage in the pipework preventing the flow. It can also be triggered if the boiler's internal pump is struggling to push water around the system.

This code often appears at the end of autumn when heating systems are switched back on after being idle for several months, which can cause internal parts or valves to seize up.

Engineer required

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

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