Low
d.70 on Vaillant ecoTEC plus System

Your boiler is undergoing a diagnostic check on the valve that directs hot water, which is a standard procedure rather than a breakdown.

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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

Operation of the diverter valve: 0=Normal operating mode (DHW and heating mode), 1=Mid-position (parallel operation), 2=Permanent setting: He

Engineer required

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

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