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Boiler stand-by on Vokera Excel

Your boiler is currently in standby mode and is working exactly as it should, waiting for a signal from your heating or hot water controls.

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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

Boiler stand-by

From this model's manual
Verified against the Vokera Excel installation & service manual, page 6.
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

Check your room thermostat to ensure it is set higher than the current room temperature.Check your timer or programmer to see if a heating or hot water schedule is currently active.Turn on a hot water tap to see if the boiler successfully fires up to provide hot water.

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