Low
S.10 on Vaillant ecoTEC System

Your boiler has detected that you have turned on a hot water tap and is currently working to heat water for you.

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

Hot water demand

From this model's manual
Verified against the Vaillant Ecotec installation & service manual, page 43.
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 code appears when the boiler's internal flow sensor detects water moving through the pipes after you open a hot water tap. It physically indicates that the internal diverter valve has shifted position to prioritise heating your water instead of your radiators. This is a normal functional message and does not indicate a mechanical failure or a breakdown.

DIY fix possible

This fault may be fixable without an engineer. Check your manual first.

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