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F.10Severity: Medium

Vaillant F.10: Temperature sensor (thermistor) fault

Also shown as:F10
Quick answer

On Vaillant boilers, fault code F.10 means: Temperature sensor (thermistor) fault. The boiler has locked out for safety. Try the safe checks below and one reset; if the code returns, call a qualified gas engineer.

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: Medium

The boiler has locked out for safety. Try the safe checks below and one reset; if the code returns, call a qualified gas engineer.

Common causes

  • Faulty sensor or component
  • Damaged wiring or a loose/corroded connector

How to fix it

  1. Press the boiler's reset button once and wait for it to restart
  2. Have a qualified gas engineer inspect the boiler; never open gas or flue parts yourself

Frequently asked questions

What does Vaillant error F.10 mean?

On Vaillant boilers, fault code F.10 means: Temperature sensor (thermistor) fault.

How do I fix Vaillant error F.10?

Start with these steps: Press the boiler's reset button once and wait for it to restart; 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.10?

Severity: Medium. The boiler has locked out for safety. Try the safe checks below and one reset; if the code returns, call a qualified gas engineer.

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