Verified boiler fault code
Vaillant F.61 Fault Code (ecoTEC plus/pro (manual models))
Gas-valve control defective.
Safety disclaimer
Fault code summary
- Manufacturer
- Vaillant
- Fault code
- F.61
- Fault type
- Gas valve, Electrical, Safety lockout
- 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
Gas-valve control defective.
What does this fault code mean?
Gas-valve control defective.
Common causes
- Short circuit or earth leak in gas-valve cable harness.
- Gas-valve assembly defective.
- Electronic control system defective.
Symptoms
This information was not provided in the verified manufacturer source.
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
- A qualified engineer should assess the gas-valve control circuit and electronics.
Applicable boiler models
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Manufacturer documentation
Instructions for installation and servicing ecoTECF.61 | Gas–valve control defective | Short circuit/earth (ground) leak in cable harness to gas valves, gas valve assembly defective, electronic control system defective
Last verified
2026-09-12
Frequently asked questions
What does Vaillant F.61 mean?
Gas-valve control defective.