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S.30 on Vaillant ecoTEC exclusive

Your thermostat has told the boiler to stay switched off because your home has reached the requested temperature or a timer has kicked in.

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

No heat demand: Controller (Room thermostat (RT) is blocking heating mode)

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 status code appears when the electrical connection between the boiler and your thermostat is broken, signalizing that no heat is currently needed. It most commonly occurs because your home has reached the desired temperature or your heating schedule has timed out. In some cases, it can be triggered by flat batteries in a wireless thermostat or a loose wiring connection at the control box.

DIY fix possible

Check if your room thermostat is set lower than the current room temperature.Replace the batteries in your wireless thermostat or programmer.Ensure your heating timer or app is set to an 'On' period.

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