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Fan operation indicator on Vaillant Turbomax VU 182

Your boiler's fan system is running correctly to safely remove exhaust gases, and the indicator light is simply confirming that this part of the startup process is working as intended.

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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

Once the fan and flue system has proved itself, the fan operation indicator will light.

Engineer required

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

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