Viessmann fault code 463
Fault code 463 on a Viessmann boiler (including Vitodens 050-W) means: Dirty combustion air, flue gas recirculation. Reset the appliance once. If the code comes back, a part is usually faulty. You can check the water pressure and settings yourself; leave work on gas-carrying parts to a certified gas engineer.
After a safety alert (gas, flue gas, combustion), reset no more than once and call in a certified gas engineer. If you smell gas, call your national gas emergency number or 112 immediately.
Cause
Fault code 463 on a Viessmann boiler indicates: Dirty combustion air, flue gas recirculation.
Fixing fault code 463: step by step
- Check outside that the air intake and flue are clear (leaves, a nest, ice or snow).
- Check that the condensate trap under the appliance is filled and clean; a blocked condensate drain can make the boiler lock out.
- Reset the appliance once. If the code comes straight back, do not keep resetting it.
- If the code comes back, stop resetting: a flue problem can let carbon monoxide (CO) into the home. Call in a qualified heating engineer and make sure you have a working CO alarm.
Applies to
Viessmann Vitodens 050-W, -.
Matching parts
Viessmann parts are available from Instalpunt; shipping to EU countries from €12.95 (€16.95 for more distant countries), usually 3–5 working days.
This message does not point directly to one faulty part. If the code keeps coming back, view the Viessmann parts:
Fix it yourself or call an engineer?
Always consult the manual for your appliance and work safely. If in doubt or if the fault comes back, call in a qualified professional. A question about a part? Write to us at info@instalpunt.nl.
Frequently asked questions
What does Viessmann boiler fault code 463 mean?
Dirty combustion air, flue gas recirculation.
How do I fix fault code 463 on a Viessmann boiler?
First check the cause described above. Then restart the appliance using the reset button. If the message comes back, a part usually needs replacing or the fault needs to be repaired by a qualified professional.
Which parts do I need for Viessmann fault code 463?
That depends on the exact cause. In the Viessmann parts overview at Instalpunt you will find the current price and stock for each part.
Can I fix fault code 463 myself?
You can reset the appliance and check things like the water pressure or settings yourself. Work on gas-carrying parts must be left to a certified gas engineer.
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