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S.08 on Vaillant ecoTEC Pro / ecoTEC Plus

Your boiler is temporarily resting because it has reached its target temperature and is waiting for a short period before restarting to prevent unnecessary wear.

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

Heating remaining cut off time xx minutes

From this model's manual
Verified against the Vaillant/Vaillant Ecotec Pro Ecotec Plus Regular 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.

What causes this fault?

This occurs because the boiler has reached the required temperature set by your thermostat and has entered an anti-cycling mode to save energy. It is a protective measure that prevents the burner from turning on and off too frequently, which reduces wear and tear on internal components. Once a few minutes have passed and the water pulse has cooled slightly, the boiler will fire up again automatically.

This is more common during milder weather in spring or autumn when the house is nearly warm and the boiler doesn't need to run constantly to maintain the temperature.

DIY fix possible

Wait for the timer (xx minutes) to count down to zero.Ensure your thermostat is turned up higher than the current room temperature.Check that your radiator valves are open to allow heat to dissipate.

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