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S.05 on Vaillant Thermocompact

Your boiler is currently cooling itself down after a period of operation, which is a normal process and not actually a fault code.

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

Fan and pump over run (837/637 only)

From this model's manual
Verified against the Vaillant Turbomax Plus 824 828e installation & service manual, page 38.
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 status occurs because your boiler needs to move heat away from its internal components after it has finished heating your home or hot water. The fan and pump continue to run for a short time to safely vent residual heat and prevent the unit from overheating. Once the internal temperature has dropped to a safe level, the boiler will return to its normal standby mode.

DIY fix possible

Wait for approximately 5 to 10 minutes for the cycle to complete.Ensure your room thermostat or programmer is calling for heat if the boiler does not restart.Check that your radiator valves are open to allow heat to dissipate.

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