High
D.61 on Vaillant ecoTEC Regular

Your boiler is recording that it has repeatedly failed to light or stay on, leading to multiple safety shutdowns.

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

Number of unsuccessful lockouts

From this model's manual
Verified against the Vaillant Ecotec 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 tries to ignite multiple times but fails to establish a stable flame, causing the system to lock out for safety. The most common reasons include a lack of gas supply, worn-out ignition parts that can no longer spark, or a build-up of carbon on the electrodes that prevents the boiler from 'sensing' the flame.

This fault is more common during extreme cold spells, as frozen external gas regulators or blockages in the flue can prevent the consistent gas flow and ventilation required for ignition.

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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