High Lockout
F.61 on Vaillant ecoTEC Pro / ecoTEC Plus

Your boiler is struggling to talk to the gas valve, which means it cannot safely control the fuel needed to create heat.

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.

Technical description

Error with gas valve regulation

What causes this fault?

This fault occurs when the boiler's main control board loses the ability to send or receive signals from the gas valve. The most common reason is an internal electronic failure within the valve's solenoid or the circuit board, though loose or damaged wiring can also break this vital communication chain.

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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