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S.07 FAULT CODE
Vaillant

Fan Running After Shutdown (Aftercool)

Low Severity DIY Check Possible

The fan continues to run for a short time after the burner has switched off to cool the heat exchanger. This is normal behaviour.

Step-by-Step Fix Guide

  1. Step 1

    No action required — this is normal operation

  2. Step 2

    The fan will stop automatically within a few minutes

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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