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F.68 FAULT CODE
Vaillant

Unstable Flame / Air in Gas

High Severity Engineer Required

The boiler flame is unstable, often caused by air in the gas supply, a partially blocked burner, or incorrect gas/air ratio settings.

Step-by-Step Fix Guide

  1. Step 1 Engineer only

    Call a Gas Safe engineer — this requires a full combustion analysis and gas pressure test

Gas Safe Reminder

Work on gas appliances must be carried out by a Gas Safe registered engineer. The steps above cover safe checks a homeowner can perform - any internal component replacement requires a qualified professional. If in doubt, always call an engineer.

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