High
F.22 on Vaillant ecoTEC Plus 938

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

Call an engineer soon

Book a Gas Safe engineer within 24 to 48 hours. Your boiler may be unsafe or could break down completely if left.

What the manual says

Manufacturer manual

Dry fire. Too little water in the appliance, water pressure sensor defective, cable to pump or water sensor defective, pump blocked or defective, pump output too low

From this model's manual
Verified against the Vaillant Ecotec Plus 826 installation & service manual, page 49.
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 internal pressure sensor detects that there isn't enough water in the system to circulate heat safely. The most common reasons are a slow leak hidden somewhere in your pipework or radiators, or the need to bleed air out of the system after a period of heavy use.

This fault is frequently seen in autumn when homeowners turn their heating back on for the first time, as small leaks or air pockets often develop while the system sits idle over summer.

Engineer required

This is a high severity fault. Stop using the boiler and call a Gas Safe registered engineer. Do not attempt gas-related repairs yourself.

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