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S.21 on Vaillant Turbomax Plus 828

Your boiler is currently warming up its internal components to make sure hot water is available quickly when you turn on the tap.

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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

Fan running (warm start)

DIY fix possible

Check if your hot water is working as normalIdentify if the 'Warm Start' function is enabled (often a small LED or dial setting)Turn off the Warm Start function if you wish to save energy and stop the fan from running periodically

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