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S.16 on Vaillant ecoTEC plus 637

Your boiler's fan is running for a short period after the burner has turned off to clear any leftover gases safely.

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

Fan over run

From this model's manual
Verified against the Vaillant/Vaillant Ecotec Plus 637 4104465 installation & service manual, page 43.
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 software detects that the fan is still spinning at high speed after the demand for hot water has ended. The most common reason is a communication error between the fan and the control board, where the fan fails to slow down to a safe standby speed. It can also be caused by a sticking signal wire or a fault within the fan’s internal electronic motor.

Engineer required

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

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