High Lockout
F22 on Vaillant Thermocompact

Your boiler has stopped working because the water pressure is too low for it to run safely.

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

Technical description

Not enough water in the system

What causes this fault?

This fault occurs when the internal sensors detect that there isn't enough water circulating through the boiler to operate safely. The most common reason is a slow leak somewhere in your radiator system or a failing component that has allowed pressure to drop below the minimum threshold. Without enough water, the boiler shuts down to prevent the heat exchanger from overheating.

This issue is frequently seen in autumn when homeowners turn their heating back on for the first time, as tiny leaks during the summer months can gradually drain the system pressure.

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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