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S.010 on Vaillant ecoTEC Plus 832

Your boiler is currently idle because it has not been asked to provide hot water or heating.

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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

Thereisnodemandfordomestichotwaterdraw-off.

From this model's manual
Verified against the Vaillant Ecotec Plus installation & service manual, page 79.
Plain-English guidance below. Severity, DIY steps, costs and parts are our interpretation to help you act, not text from the manual.

DIY fix possible

This is a status code, not a fault, and requires no action.Check your hot water or heating thermostat to ensure they are turned on if you require heat.If the boiler is running normally otherwise, you can simply ignore this message.

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