BoilerFaultCodes EA 261 High
Boiler Fault Code EA 261
Also written as EA261 — same fault.
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Fault code EA 261 appears across 1 boiler brand and 4 models. The exact meaning varies by manufacturer — pick your boiler brand below to see the model-specific fix.
Most common meaning Your boiler is failing to light the internal flame, which means it has stopped producing heat and hot water as a safety precaution. (As reported on Worcester Bosch Greenstar Ri)
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Source
Information for the EA 261 fault code is sourced from the official service / installation manual for each model that displays it. Read more about how we source fault codes →
Reviewed by the BoilerFaultCodes Editorial Team · Last reviewed 7 July 2026