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F.5

F.5 — System Overheating Fault (EcoMax Pro)

Vaillant · Turbomax Plus Boilers

What does F.5 mean?

This indicates that your EcoMax Pro boiler system has detected and shut down due to excessively high temperatures.

Common Causes

  • Overheating

Repair Steps & Checklist

Click steps to track your progress.

  1. 1

    Turn off the boiler and allow it to cool down completely (at least an hour).

  2. 2

    Check that all radiator valves are open and there are no closed isolation valves preventing water flow.

  3. 3

    Ensure the boiler has adequate ventilation.

  4. 4

    If the problem reoccurs, contact a qualified heating engineer to diagnose the cause of overheating.

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Verified technical data. Last updated: April 2026

Related Faults

F.00F.00 — Flow NTC Cable Defective or Broken (Turbomax Plus)F.00, F.04, F.05, F.10, F.14, F.15F.00, F.04, F.05, F.10, F.14, F.15 — NTC Sensor Fault (Ecomax Pro 828E)F.01F.01 — Feed Temperature Sensor (NTC) Fault or Open Circuit (Turbomax Plus)
Source: Vaillant Turbomax Plus Boilers
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