Viessmann Underfiring / incorrect boiler output

Furnace runs but house does not reach set temperature, long run times with poor heat output

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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

Incorrect gas rate or nozzle size, Dirty burner or heat exchanger, Weather-compensated curve set too low on Vitotronic, Oversized system with poor control settings

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety: Gas rate and combustion adjustments must be done by qualified personnel.

  • Check controls: Verify that the room thermostat and any Viessmann Vitotrol units are set correctly and not in setback mode.
  • Weather compensation: On systems with outdoor sensors, check the heating curve setting on the Vitotronic control. Increase the curve slightly if rooms are consistently cool.
  • Bleed and balance: Bleed radiators and ensure all key rooms have adequate flow.
  • Professional combustion check: A technician should verify gas rate, clean the burner and heat exchanger, and adjust combustion to Viessmann specifications.
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Repair Difficulty

Hard 4/5

Required Part

Vitotronic Control Module
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