High
50 on Viessmann Vitodens 333-F

Your boiler is unable to heat your hot water because one of the internal temperature sensors has developed an electrical fault.

Call an engineer soon

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

No DHW heating - Cylinder temperature sensor/comfort sensor/loading sensor shorted out

From this model's manual
Verified against the Viessmann Vitodens 333 F installation & service manual, page 92.
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 internal electrical sensors responsible for monitoring your hot water temperature stop sending a valid signal to the boiler’s control board. The most common reason is that the sensor's internal wiring has short-circuited or the electrical connections have corroded over time, preventing the boiler from knowing how hot your water is. Because the system can no longer safely regulate the temperature, it disables the hot water function as a protective measure.

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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