High Lockout
S.20 on Vaillant ecoTEC Pro / ecoTEC Plus

Your boiler has detected an error while trying to heat your water, preventing the burner from lighting or staying on correctly.

Call an engineer soon

Book a Gas Safe engineer within 24 to 48 hours. Your boiler may be unsafe or could break down completely if left.

Technical description

DHW mode – burner on error

What causes this fault?

This fault occurs when the boiler attempts to ignite to provide hot water but fails to detect a consistent flame or correct operation. The most common reason is a communication error between the sensors and the burner, often triggered by a faulty diverter valve sticking or a sensor incorrectly reporting water flow. It essentially means the boiler’s safety controls have stepped in to stop the burner because it cannot guarantee correct operation in hot water mode.

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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