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Power on indicator on Vaillant Turbomax VU 282

Your boiler is receiving electrical power and is currently in its normal standby state, ready to provide heating or hot water when requested.

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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.

What the manual says

Manufacturer manual

Ensures that the power to the boiler is on and illuminated.

From this model's manual
Verified against the Vaillant Turbomax Vu 182 installation & service manual.
Plain-English guidance below. Severity, DIY steps, costs and parts are our interpretation to help you act, not text from the manual.

DIY fix possible

This fault may be fixable without an engineer. Check your manual first.

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