Vaillant Short Cycling / Control or Sizing Issue

Boiler frequently cycles on and off, rooms never reach set temperature

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Possible Causes

Boiler oversized for system, Incorrect control settings, Room thermostat poorly located, Low system water volume or too many TRVs closed

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety: No immediate safety risk, but can reduce efficiency and component life.

  • Check thermostat position: Ensure the room thermostat is not near a heat source or in a draught.
  • Open some TRVs fully: Ensure at least a few radiators are fully open to provide adequate flow.
  • Adjust boiler output: On many Vaillant models, maximum CH output can be reduced via installer menu; ask an engineer to set this appropriately for your property.
  • Consider advanced controls: Vaillant eBUS controls (e.g. sensoHOME, vSMART) can modulate boiler output and reduce cycling.
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Repair Difficulty

Easy 2/5
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