Low
S.17 on Vaillant Home System

Your boiler is briefly running its pump after heating your water to safely clear away excess heat, which is a normal part of its operation.

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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.

Technical description

DHW mode: Pump overrun

DIY fix possible

Check that your room thermostat or programmer is set to the desired temperatureEnsure at least one radiator valve is open to allow heat to dissipateMonitor the display; this code should disappear automatically after a few minutes

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