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S.53 FAULT CODE
Vaillant

Heat Demand Blocking (Anti-Cycle)

Low Severity DIY Check Possible

The boiler has satisfied the heating demand and is in its anti-cycling period before it can restart. This is normal protective behaviour.

Step-by-Step Fix Guide

  1. Step 1

    No action required — the boiler will restart automatically when needed

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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