F25
Viessmann Flue gas overtemperature / heat exchanger fouling

Flue gas temperature too high, boiler shuts down with flue overheat fault

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Safety Warning

This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.

If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.

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Possible Causes

Blocked or scaled primary heat exchanger, Restricted flue, Incorrect gas/air ratio, Failed flue gas sensor

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety: Risk of flue gas spillage. Shut down the boiler and do not operate until the cause is identified.

  • Check flue terminal: Inspect the external terminal for obstructions and clear them.
  • Verify combustion air: Ensure the air intake is not blocked and that the boiler room has adequate ventilation if using open combustion.
  • Reset once: After basic checks, reset the boiler. If F25 returns, do not continue to operate.
  • Professional service: A Viessmann technician should clean the heat exchanger, check the flue system, and perform a combustion analysis to verify correct gas/air ratio.
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Repair Difficulty

Professional Required 5/5

Required Part

Primary Heat Exchanger
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