Vaillant ecoTEC Plus 826 Fault codes & diagnostics

51 fault codes with plain-English explanations, severity ratings, DIY guidance, and repair cost estimates.

Combi Natural Gas 26 kW 2015-present
GC Numbers 47-044-6147-044-92
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4 Emergency 39 High 7 Medium 1 Low

Which version do you have?

The GC number on your boiler's data badge identifies the exact appliance and production years, as recorded in the UK Product Characteristics Database.

GC number Appliance (register name) Produced
47-044-61 ecoTEC plus 938 H combi A VUI GB 386/5-5 A 2015–2017
47-044-92 ecoTEC plus 826 VUW 20/26CS/1-5 (N-GB) 2023–present

All 51 documented codes

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F.00

Your boiler has lost the signal from the sensor that monitors the water temperature, causing it to stop heating your home as a safety precaution.

High Engineer only £120-220

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flow temperature sensor
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

F.01

Your boiler has lost its connection to a sensor that measures the water returning to the system, causing it to stop heating as a safety precaution.

High Engineer only £120-£200

Parts commonly replaced

  • Return temperature sensor
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

F.02

Your boiler is struggling to communicate with the hot water storage tank, which means your system may currently be unable to provide hot water correctly.

Medium Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Cylinder charging sensor
  • Wiring harness
  • PCB

Related codes

F.03

Your boiler is struggling to detect the temperature of your hot water cylinder, meaning it may not heat your water up correctly.

Medium Engineer only £120-220

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC Temperature Sensor
  • Wiring harness
F.10

Your boiler has stopped working because it is unable to accurately measure the temperature of the water inside the unit due to a faulty electrical sensor connection.

High Engineer only £120-200

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flow temperature sensor
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

F.11

Your boiler is currently unable to read the temperature of the water coming back into the system, so it has turned itself off as a safety precaution.

High Engineer only £120-220

Parts commonly replaced

  • Return temperature sensor
  • Wiring harness

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F.12

Your boiler is having difficulty communicating with the water storage sensor, likely due to a loose wire or a faulty connection.

Medium Engineer only £120-220

Parts commonly replaced

  • Cylinder NTC sensor
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

F.13

Your boiler is struggling to accurately measure the temperature of the water inside your hot water cylinder because of a faulty connection or wiring issue.

Medium Engineer only £120-220

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC temperature sensor
  • Wiring harness
F.20

Your boiler has detected an overheating issue and safely turned itself off to prevent damage to the system.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC Temperature Sensor
  • Pump
  • Main Heat Exchanger

Related codes

F.22

Your boiler has stopped working because the water pressure inside the system has dropped too low to operate safely.

High DIY-safe £80-150

What to check first

  1. Locate the two small taps or the flexible silver filling loop positioned underneath your boiler.
  2. Slowly open the valves to let water into the system until the pressure gauge on the front display shows between 1.0 and 1.5 bar.
  3. Ensure both valves are tightened firmly shut again to prevent the pressure from rising too high.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Filling loop
  • Pressure relief valve
  • Pressure sensor

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F.23

Your boiler has switched itself off because the water it is heating is not flowing through your pipes fast enough, causing it to overheat in one specific area.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Pump
  • Central heating system filter
  • Flow sensor
  • NTC thermistors

Related codes

F.24

Your boiler has detected that the water inside is heating up far too quickly, so it has safely shut itself down to prevent damage.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Pump
  • System filter
  • Heat exchanger

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F.25

Your boiler has automatically shut down because internal sensors detected that the waste gases are getting dangerously hot, which could indicate a serious ventilation or combustion issue.

Emergency Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flue sensor
  • Heat exchanger
  • Main PCB

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F.26

Your boiler is failing to ignite because it cannot open the internal valve that allows gas to flow to the burner.

High Engineer only £180-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Gas valve
  • Main PCB

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F.27

Your boiler has detected an issue where it thinks a flame is present even when it should be turned off, so it has purposefully shut down to keep your home safe.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Flame sensor electrode
  • Gas valve

Related codes

F.28

Your boiler is failing to start because it cannot light the gas flame needed to produce heat.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition lead
  • Ignition electrode
  • Gas valve
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)

Related codes

F.29

Your boiler has stopped because the flame inside has gone out and it is unable to restart itself.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Gas valve
  • Spark ignition electrode
  • Ignition lead
  • Circuit board (PCB)

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F.32

Your boiler is unable to clear fumes properly because the internal fan is not spinning, so it has safely shut down to prevent any issues.

High Engineer only £200-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Fan assembly
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

F.42

Your boiler's computer is having trouble recognising its own internal settings plug, which prevents it from starting up correctly.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Coding resistor
  • Main printed circuit board (PCB)

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F.49

Your boiler is having trouble communicating with its external controls or sensors, which will prevent your heating and hot water from working properly.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • eBUS wiring harness
  • PCB
  • External controls

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F.52

Your boiler is struggling to accurately measure the air flowing into the burner unit which forces it to shut down to prevent unsafe operation.

High Engineer only £180-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Mass flow sensor
  • Venturi
  • Fan assembly
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

F.53

Your boiler is having trouble managing the air and gas mixture it needs to burn fuel safely and efficiently.

High Engineer only £180-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Gas valve
  • Air pressure switch
  • Venturi
  • Printed Circuit Board

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F.54

Your boiler is not receiving enough gas to stay lit, which means it has safely shut itself down to prevent a gas buildup.

Emergency Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Gas valve
  • Gas meter regulator
  • Ignition lead

Related codes

F.56

Your boiler has detected a problem with the way it manages the gas and air mixture required for safe combustion, causing it to shut down to prevent unsafe operation.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Gas valve
  • Gas valve wiring harness
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)

Related codes

F.57

Your boiler has detected an issue with the gas control system and has safely paused its operation to prevent further problems.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Gas valve
  • Printed Circuit Board

Related codes

F.61

Your boiler has detected an issue with the internal component that controls the gas supply, meaning it has safely shut itself down to prevent any risk.

Emergency Engineer only £180-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Gas valve
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

F.62

Your boiler has detected a communication error with its internal gas control system and has shut down for your safety.

Emergency Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Printed circuit board (PCB)
  • Gas valve

Related codes

F.63

Your boiler's internal computer is experiencing a memory error, meaning it has lost its settings and cannot safely manage the heating process.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)

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F.64

Your boiler's computer has detected an internal communication error or a faulty temperature sensor, causing it to shut down to prevent incorrect operation.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main PCB
  • NTC Sensor
  • Wiring harness

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F.65

The main computer inside your boiler is overheating, causing the system to shut down to prevent damage to its internal electronics.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main PCB
  • Wiring harness

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F.67

Your boiler has detected an issue with how the flame is being monitored, so it has shut down to keep your home safe.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Flame rectification electrode
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

F.68

Your boiler is struggling to keep the internal flame burning consistently, causing it to shut down for safety reasons.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flame rectification probe
  • Printed circuit board (PCB)
  • Gas valve

Related codes

F.70

Your boiler’s internal computer has lost its configuration settings, meaning it no longer recognises itself correctly.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)

Related codes

F.71

Your boiler has stopped working because it is unable to accurately measure the temperature of the water being heated inside the system.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flow temperature sensor (NTC)
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)

Related codes

F.72

Your boiler is struggling to accurately measure the temperature of the water flowing through it, so it has stopped heating to prevent potential damage.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC temperature sensor
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

F.73

Your boiler is struggling to accurately detect the water pressure inside the system because the sensor is sending an incorrect or missing signal.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Pressure sensor
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

F.74

Your boiler's electronic sensor is receiving an incorrect reading, which is stopping it from safely operating and providing heating or hot water.

High Engineer only £180-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Water pressure sensor
  • Wiring harness
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)

Related codes

F.75

Your boiler is not detecting the necessary water movement to heat your home, which is likely caused by a blocked pump or a faulty pressure sensor.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Pressure sensor
  • Central heating pump
  • Expansion vessel

Related codes

F.77

Your boiler has detected an issue with an external accessory, such as the condensate drainage pump or the ventilation system, which is preventing it from running safely.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Condensate pump
  • Flue non-return valve
  • PCB

Related codes

F.78

Your boiler is having trouble communicating with the temperature sensor for your hot water, which means it may struggle to provide a consistent temperature at your taps.

Medium Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • DHW NTC sensor
  • Wiring harness
  • PCB

Related codes

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F.80

Your boiler is struggling to accurately detect water temperatures because a sensor responsible for monitoring the heat exchange process has developed a connection fault.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC Sensor
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

F.81

Your boiler is struggling to pump hot water into your storage tank, which means you may have no hot water or a significantly delayed supply.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • actoSTOR charging pump
  • Pump wiring harness

Related codes

F.83

Your boiler is struggling to detect consistent water temperatures, meaning it cannot properly manage its internal heating cycle.

Medium Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC temperature sensor
  • Flow sensor
  • Heating system water

Related codes

F.84

Your boiler is struggling because it detects an unusual temperature difference between the water leaving and returning to the unit, suggesting an issue with heat circulation or sensor accuracy.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC Temperature sensors
  • Central heating pump
  • Heat exchanger

Related codes

F.85

Your boiler has detected that two of its water temperature sensors appear to be mixed up, preventing it from safely monitoring the heating system.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC Temperature sensors
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

F.90

Your boiler has lost the digital connection to its hot water storage tank, which means it cannot properly coordinate heating the water supply.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • PEBus communication cable
  • actoSTOR electronics board
  • Main PCB

Related codes

F.91

Your boiler is having trouble communicating with the dedicated hot water storage tank attached to it, which may result in less efficient or inconsistent hot water production.

Medium Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • actoSTOR communication module
  • Wiring harness
  • PCB

Related codes

F.92

Your boiler is having trouble recognising its internal configuration, which prevents it from starting up correctly.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Coding resistor
  • Main PCB

Related codes

F.93

Your boiler has detected that the fuel/air mixture is not burning correctly, which triggered a built-in safety check to prevent inefficient or unsafe operation.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Gas valve
  • Burner seal
  • Air/flue gas sensor

Related codes

F75

Your boiler is struggling to detect water moving through the system properly, which is preventing it from safely starting up.

High Engineer only £180-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Pressure sensor
  • Central heating pump
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S.57

Your boiler is temporarily pausing its operation to prevent excessive cycling and ensure it doesn't overheat, which is a normal protective measure.

Low Engineer only

48 operating states & engineer diagnostics

Not faults — these are normal operating states. Tap to expand.

P.00 Diagnostic Your boiler is currently running a self-diagnostic programme to remove trapped air from its internal pipes to ensure it runs efficiently. P.01 Diagnostic Your boiler is currently running a brief, automated internal test to check its maximum heating capacity and is not showing a fault. P.02 Diagnostic Your boiler is currently running a brief automatic testing sequence to verify its performance at low power, which is a normal part of its maintenance routine. P.06 Diagnostic Your boiler is currently in a special maintenance mode used for filling or draining the system, meaning it has temporarily paused normal heating and hot water operations. S.00 Status Your boiler is currently in standby mode because it has not been asked to provide any heating or hot water. S.01 Status Your boiler is currently preparing itself to ignite by clearing its internal chambers and is not indicating a fault. S.02 Status Your boiler is simply preparing the internal water pump before starting the heating cycle; this is a normal part of its operation. S.03 Status Your boiler is currently in the process of attempting to light the burner to start heating your home. S.04 Status Your boiler is operating normally and is currently firing up to provide heat to your radiators. S.05 Status Your boiler is currently cooling itself down after use and is operating exactly as it should. S.06 Status Your boiler is simply performing a routine cooling-down process to clear out residual heat after the heating has switched off. S.07 Status Your boiler is simply finishing its cooling cycle by circulating water to move excess heat away from the unit, which is a normal part of its operation. S.08 Status Your boiler is perfectly fine; it is currently in a brief, automatic resting period to prevent the system from switching on and off too frequently. S.10 Status Your boiler has correctly detected that you have turned on a hot water tap and is working exactly as it should to heat the water for you. S.11 Status Your boiler is currently attempting to start the fan to heat your water, which is a normal part of the ignition process. S.13 Status Your boiler is currently trying to light the flame to provide hot water but hasn't successfully started the process yet. S.14 Status Your boiler is simply performing its normal job of heating water for your taps and shower. S.15 Status Your boiler is currently just finishing a cooling cycle after providing hot water, and there is no cause for concern. S.16 Status Your boiler is simply finishing a cooling process after you last used the hot water, which is a normal part of its operation. S.17 Status Your boiler is simply finishing its cooling cycle after you have finished using hot water and is operating exactly as it should. S.20 Status Your boiler is simply letting you know that it has received a request to provide hot water to your taps or shower. S.21 Status Your boiler is currently preparing to provide hot water by starting up its internal air fan. S.22 Status Your boiler is simply preparing to heat your hot water by circulating water internally, and this is a normal part of its standard operating process. S.23 Status Your boiler is currently in the process of attempting to light the burner to provide you with hot water. S.24 Status Your boiler is currently heating up the water stored in your hot water cylinder, which is a normal part of its operation. S.25 Status Your boiler is currently just finishing a cooling-down cycle after being used for hot water, which is a normal part of its operation. S.26 Status Your boiler is simply finishing a cooling process after you last used the hot water tap, so it is just pausing briefly before it can be used again. S.27 Status Your boiler is simply finishing its cooling cycle after providing hot water and is operating exactly as it should. S.28 Status Your boiler is currently waiting for a short period before it can turn the burner back on, which is a normal protective feature to prevent it from switching on and off too frequently. S.30 Status Your boiler is currently waiting for a signal from your wall thermostat or smart controller to tell it to turn on the heating. S.31 Status Your boiler is currently in summer mode, meaning it is working exactly as it should and is simply waiting for you to turn the heating on or call for hot water. S.32 Status Your boiler is temporarily pausing its operation to ensure the air flow inside is correct before it attempts to ignite again. S.34 Status Your boiler has detected very cold temperatures and is automatically warming its internal components to prevent the pipes from freezing. S.39 Status Your boiler has temporarily stopped firing because a safety switch—likely related to drainage or water flow—has signaled that it should pause to prevent potential damage. S.40 Status Your boiler has detected a minor issue and is running in a limited mode to keep you warm while protecting itself from further damage. S.41 Status Your boiler's internal water pressure has become too high, which can put unnecessary strain on the system's internal components. S.42 Status Your boiler has detected a blockage in its exhaust system or a problem with the device that drains away water, so it has stopped working to keep your home safe. S.46 Status Your boiler is struggling to keep its flame steady while running at its lowest setting and is temporarily pausing to prevent damage. S.53 Status Your boiler has detected that water is not circulating properly through your radiators or pipes, and it has temporarily paused to prevent overheating. S.54 Status Your boiler has temporarily stopped working because it has detected that the water pressure inside the system is too low. S.58 Status Your boiler has temporarily restricted its own power to avoid noisy operation caused by strong wind or airflow issues in the flue. S.61 Status Your boiler has detected a mismatch between its electronic security settings and the type of gas being supplied, meaning it has shut down as a precaution to prevent incorrect combustion. S.62 Status Your boiler has detected that the fuel and air mixture used to heat your home is not balanced correctly, which may affect its efficiency and safety. S.63 Status Your boiler has detected that the fuel and air mixture used to heat your home is incorrect, meaning it cannot burn the gas safely or efficiently. S.76 Status Your boiler has stopped working because the water pressure inside the heating system has dropped too low to operate safely. S.96 Status Your boiler is currently performing a brief automatic safety test on its internal sensors and will resume normal operation once this check is complete. S.97 Status Your boiler is currently running a quick self-check on its internal sensors and has temporarily paused heating to ensure everything is working correctly. S.98 Status Your boiler is currently running an internal self-check to ensure its sensors are working correctly, so it has temporarily paused your heating.

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