Low
S.2 on Vaillant ecoTEC plus Combi

Your boiler is currently moving water through the system after a heating or hot water cycle to cool down the internal components 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

Water pump running

From this model's manual
Verified against the Vaillant Ecotec Plus installation & service manual.
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 status occurs when the boiler has finished heating and needs to dissipate residual heat from the internal heat exchanger. The pump continues to run to circulate water through the system, preventing the internal components from overheating or becoming damaged by stagnant hot water. It is a normal safety function and indicates the system is working exactly as it should.

DIY fix possible

This fault may be fixable without an engineer. Check your manual first.

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