High
F.77 on Vaillant ecoTEC Pro 28

Your boiler has stopped working because it cannot properly drain away waste water or there is a blockage in the ventilation system.

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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

Fault: Flue non-ret. valve/condens. pump - No flue non-return flap feedback; condensate pump overflow

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 fault happens when waste water from the combustion process cannot escape because the condensate pump has failed or the drainage pipes are blocked. It can also be triggered if the safety flap in the exhaust flue is stuck, which prevents the boiler from safely venting gases. When the system detects that water is backing up or air cannot flow correctly, it shuts down to prevent internal flooding or safety issues.

This fault is more common during freezing winter temperatures, as the external pipe that carries waste water away can freeze solid and cause a backup into the pump.

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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