Verified boiler fault code
Vaillant F.29 Fault Code (ecoTEC plus/pro (manual models))
The flame goes off during operation and subsequent ignition attempts fail.
Safety disclaimer
Fault code summary
- Manufacturer
- Vaillant
- Fault code
- F.29
- Fault type
- Flame failure, Ignition, Gas supply
- Severity
- high
- Reset
- Not specified
- Applicable models
- ecoTEC plus 612, ecoTEC plus 615, ecoTEC plus 618, ecoTEC plus 624, ecoTEC plus 630, ecoTEC plus 637, ecoTEC plus 824, ecoTEC plus 831, ecoTEC plus 837, ecoTEC pro 28
Quick answer
The flame goes off during operation and subsequent ignition attempts fail.
What does this fault code mean?
The flame goes off during operation and subsequent ignition attempts fail.
Common causes
- Gas supply temporarily stopped.
- Faulty appliance earthing.
Symptoms
- Flame goes off during operation.
What can the homeowner safely check?
This information was not provided in the verified manufacturer source.
Boiler reset information
Reset information was not provided in the verified manufacturer source. Do not repeatedly reset an unresolved fault.
When should I call an engineer?
Contact a suitably qualified heating engineer when the fault persists, the boiler locks out, or the manufacturer instructions do not resolve it. For gas appliance work in the UK, use a Gas Safe registered engineer.
Engineer diagnosis
- Investigate gas continuity, flame detection and appliance earthing.
Applicable boiler models
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Manufacturer documentation
Instructions for installation and servicing ecoTECF.29 | Flame goes off during operation and subsequent ignition attempts failed | Gas supply temporarily stopped, faulty earthing of appliance
Last verified
2026-09-12
Frequently asked questions
What does Vaillant F.29 mean?
The flame goes off during operation and subsequent ignition attempts fail.