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S.26 on Vaillant ecoTEC Pro / ecoTEC Plus

Your boiler is currently running its internal fan to cool down the system after finishing a cycle, which is a normal part of the shutdown process.

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

Fan over run

From this model's manual
Verified against the Vaillant Ecotec Combi installation & service manual, page 43.
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 when the boiler’s internal heat exchanger needs to shed excess heat after you have finished using a hot water tap. The boiler activates the fan to pull cool air through the unit to prevent internal components from getting too hot. It is a standard safety and maintenance process rather than a mechanical failure.

This may be more noticeable in summer when the incoming cold water mains temperature is higher, meaning the boiler has less naturally cold water to help it cool down quickly.

Engineer required

This fault requires a Gas Safe registered engineer. Do not attempt gas-related repairs yourself.

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