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S.10 on Vaillant ecoTEC Pro 24

Your boiler is simply letting you know that it has detected you have turned on a hot tap and it is currently working to heat your water.

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

DHW demand. The domestic hot water demand is activated.

Shared across the range
This code is shared by the boilers in this range, which use the same control board. It may not be printed in this exact variant’s 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 code appears when the boiler recognizes that a hot water tap or shower has been opened somewhere in your home. It occurs because a flow sensor has detected moving water and has signaled the internal components to begin the heating process. It is a normal part of the boiler's operation and simply confirms that the system is responding correctly to your request for hot water.

DIY fix possible

No action is required as this is a normal status message, not a fault.If the code stays on when all taps are off, check for dripping taps or leaks.If the code appears but no hot water comes out, contact a Gas Safe engineer.

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