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F.73Severity: Medium

Vaillant F.73: Water level (pressure) sensor fault

Also shown as:F73
Quick answer

On Vaillant boilers, fault code F.73 means: Water level (pressure) sensor 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.
On some models this code can mean something else. Check your user manual to be sure.

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
  • Water leak in the heating system or pressure not topped up
  • Damaged wiring or a loose/corroded connector

How to fix it

  1. Top up the pressure to about 1–1.5 bar with the filling loop or tap (see your manual)
  2. Have a qualified gas engineer inspect the boiler; never open gas or flue parts yourself

Frequently asked questions

What does Vaillant error F.73 mean?

On Vaillant boilers, fault code F.73 means: Water level (pressure) sensor fault.

How do I fix Vaillant error F.73?

Start with these steps: Top up the pressure to about 1–1.5 bar with the filling loop or tap (see your manual); 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.73?

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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