High
1A on Viessmann Vitodens 200-W

Your boiler has shut down because it is struggling to discharge exhaust fumes safely or is detecting a significant lack of air flow.

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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.

What the manual says

Manufacturer manual

Burner blocked

From this model's manual
Verified against the Viessmann Vitodens 200 W 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.

What causes this fault?

This fault occurs when the boiler's internal sensors detect that exhaust gases cannot exit the building or fresh air cannot enter the system properly. It is usually caused by a heavy buildup of debris within the heat exchanger or a blockage in the flue pipe, which prevents the burner from firing safely. In some cases, a blocked condensate trap can also cause water to back up, effectively choking the combustion process.

This fault can be more frequent in autumn or during high winds, as fallen leaves or debris can obstruct the external flue terminal.

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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