Low
204 on Worcester Bosch 26 CDi Xtra

Your boiler is temporarily pausing because it has already reached the required temperature and is waiting for the water to cool down slightly before firing up again.

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Monitor it

This is a minor fault. Keep an eye on it and mention it at your next annual boiler service. Reset the boiler and see if it clears.

Technical description

The boiler is waiting – the actual temperature is higher than the calculated or selected boiler temperature

DIY fix possible

Check that your room thermostat is set to the desired temperatureOpen the radiator valves in key rooms to allow heat to dissipateWait for the boiler to restart automatically once the water temperature drops

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