High
F.68 on Vaillant ecoTEC Plus 938

Your boiler is struggling to keep its flame burning steadily, causing it to shut down for safety.

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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

Unstable flame signal

From this model's manual
Verified against the Vaillant Ecotec Plus 826 installation & service manual, page 50.
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 control system detects that the flame is flickering or dropping out during operation. It is often caused by a worn sensing probe that can no longer 'see' the flame effectively, or a gas valve that isn't providing a steady enough flow of fuel to keep the burner alight.

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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