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F.61

F.61 — Fault: Gas valve regulation

Vaillant · ecoTEC pro Boilers

What does F.61 mean?

The boiler's gas valve regulation system is faulty. This means the boiler cannot correctly control the flow of gas, which is essential for safe operation.

Common Causes

  • Short circuit or short to earth in the cable harness for the gas valve.
  • Gas valve itself is defective (e.g., coils shorted to earth).
  • Main electronics of the boiler are defective.

Repair Steps & Checklist

Click steps to track your progress.

  1. 1

    Press the fault clearance key on the boiler to reset it.

  2. 2

    Listen for any unusual sounds coming from the gas valve area when the boiler attempts to operate.

  3. 3

    If the fault persists, contact Vaillant Service Solutions immediately, as this is a critical gas system fault.

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Verified technical data. Last updated: April 2026

Related Faults

F.00F.00 — Flow temperature sensor interruptionF.01F.01 — Return temperature sensor interruptionF.10F.10 — Flow NTC short circuit
Source: Vaillant ecoTEC pro Boilers
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