High
F.33 on Vaillant ecoTEC plus Regular

Your boiler is struggling to detect airflow, either because a safety sensor is stuck or because ice has built up in the external flue pipe.

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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.

Technical description

Fanfrostprotectionfunctionactive:Airpressureswitchfault

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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