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S.26 on Vaillant ecoTEC sustain

Your boiler is simply running its internal fan for a short period to cool down after you have finished using hot water.

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

DHWmode:Fanoverrun

From this model's manual
Verified against the Vaillant Ecotec Sustain installation & service manual, page 50.
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 has finished heating your water and needs to purge excess heat from the internal heat exchanger. The system spins the fan for a short duration to ensure the internal components do not overheat once the burner has switched off. It is a standard safety and maintenance function rather than a mechanical failure.

This status is more noticeable during summer when the boiler is only used for hot water, as the lack of central heating circulation makes the cooling process more distinct.

DIY fix possible

No action required; this is a normal operating status and not a fault.Wait for the fan to stop automatically once the internal components have cooled.If the code never disappears, try restarting the boiler using the power button.

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