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S.019 on Vaillant ecoTEC plus System

Your boiler is simply performing a routine internal self-calibration process while you are using hot water, and no action is required.

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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

Domestic hot water draw-off is active and the unit carries out an automatic drift adaptation of the control electrode in order to offset the ageing of the electrode.

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.

Engineer required

This fault requires a Gas Safe registered engineer. Do not attempt gas-related repairs yourself.

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