High Lockout
F.68 on Vaillant ecoTEC Pro / ecoTEC Plus

Your boiler is struggling to keep a steady flame alight because the gas supply is inconsistent or contains air pockets.

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

Unstable flame signal error air in gas

What causes this fault?

This fault occurs when the boiler's control system detects that the flame is flickering or unstable, making it unsafe to continue operating. The most common reasons are air bubbles trapped in the gas pipework after a service or a buildup of carbon on the sensing probe that prevents it from 'seeing' the flame correctly.

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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