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F.25Severity: High

Vaillant F.25: Flue (exhaust) fault

Also shown as:F25
Quick answer

On Vaillant boilers, fault code F.25 means: Flue (exhaust) fault. Do not keep resetting or using the boiler. Switch it off and call a qualified gas engineer. If you smell gas, leave the building and call the gas emergency number.

Smell gas? Don't use switches or flames, open windows, close the gas valve, leave the building and call your gas emergency number. Never open the boiler casing yourself.

Can I keep using the boiler?

Severity: High

Do not keep resetting or using the boiler. Switch it off and call a qualified gas engineer. If you smell gas, leave the building and call the gas emergency number.

Common causes

  • Blocked or damaged flue
  • Faulty fan motor or fan wiring

How to fix it

  1. Make sure the flue outlet outside isn't blocked (leaves, snow, nests)
  2. Have a qualified gas engineer inspect the boiler; never open gas or flue parts yourself

Frequently asked questions

What does Vaillant error F.25 mean?

On Vaillant boilers, fault code F.25 means: Flue (exhaust) fault.

How do I fix Vaillant error F.25?

Start with these steps: Make sure the flue outlet outside isn't blocked (leaves, snow, nests); Have a qualified gas engineer inspect the boiler; never open gas or flue parts yourself.

Is it safe to use the boiler with fault F.25?

Severity: High. Do not keep resetting or using the boiler. Switch it off and call a qualified gas engineer. If you smell gas, leave the building and call the gas emergency number.

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