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S.05 FAULT CODE
Vaillant

Status: No Heat or Hot Water Demand

Medium Severity DIY Check Possible

The boiler is in standby with no demand for heating or hot water. This is a normal operational status, not a fault.

Step-by-Step Fix Guide

  1. Step 1

    Check your thermostat is calling for heat and set above room temperature

  2. Step 2

    Ensure the programmer or timer has heating enabled for the current time period

  3. Step 3

    If hot water is needed, open a hot water tap to create demand

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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