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D.67 on Vaillant ecoTEC Regular

Your boiler is simply taking a short, programmed break between heating cycles to protect its internal parts and operate more efficiently.

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

Remaining burner anti-cycling time

From this model's manual
Verified against the Vaillant Ecotec installation & service manual.
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 occurs because the boiler has reached its target temperature and has temporarily shut down to prevent the system from turning on and off too frequently. It is a built-in safety feature designed to reduce wear and tear on the internal components and improve fuel efficiency. The boiler will automatically resume heating once a pre-set cooling period has passed.

This is more common during the 'shoulder' months of spring and autumn when the weather is mild and the boiler needs to produce less heat to keep your home warm.

DIY fix possible

Wait for 5 to 15 minutes for the countdown to finishEnsure your room thermostat is turned up high enough to call for heatCheck that your radiator valves are open to allow heat to dissipate

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