Viessmann 457 Fault Code
The Viessmann 457 fault code means: the fan that helps your boiler run safely is having trouble spinning or is stuck, which has caused your heating to stop working for safety reasons.. It appears on 1 Viessmann model in our database.
Technical description: Fan sluggish or blocked (variant)
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Viessmann models that show the 457 fault code
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Viessmann 457 fault code information on this page is sourced and cross-checked against the official Viessmann service / installation manuals for each affected model.
Reviewed by the BoilerFaultCodes Editorial Team · Last reviewed 7 July 2026