High
F.72 on Vaillant ecoTEC Pro / ecoTEC Plus

Your boiler has detected that the temperature readings between two sensors don't match up, which prevents it from heating your water safely.

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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

Flow return NTC error – temperature difference too great

From this model's manual
Verified against the Vaillant Ecotec Combi installation & service manual, page 47.
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 occurs when the boiler's control board detects that the temperature readings from the flow and return pipes don't match up logically, suggesting one of the sensors is faulty or out of calibration. Essentially, the boiler can no longer trust the data it is receiving about how hot the water is, so it shuts down as a safety precaution. While it is usually a sensor failure, it can occasionally be caused by a wiring issue between the sensors and the main control unit.

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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