Medium
dA on Viessmann Vitodens 242-F FB2B 26kW Combi with Store

Your boiler has lost its connection to the indoor temperature sensor for your main heating area, meaning it cannot accurately tell how warm your rooms are.

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This fault should be looked at by a Gas Safe engineer within the next week or two. It may get worse if left.

What the manual says

Manufacturer manual

Short circuit, room temperature sensor, heating circuit 1 (without mixer)

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Verified against the Viessmann/Viessmann Vitodens 242 F Fb2b installation & service manual.
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Engineer required

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

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