Common problems guide

The most common Worcester Bosch 28 Cdi RSF problems

The faults most likely to send a Worcester Bosch 28 Cdi RSF into lockout — with plain-English causes, what to check first, estimated repair costs and whether you need a Gas Safe engineer.

This model is discontinued. Parts can be harder to source and expensive. If repair costs are mounting, a new A-rated boiler may be the smarter choice.
4 documented codes
4 most common
0 DIY-safe checks
4 engineer needed

The 4 most common faults

01
A1 High Engineer

Your boiler is struggling because the internal water pump is stuck or cannot circulate water properly, preventing your heating and hot water from working.

Est. cost
£250-450
Parts
Circulation pump, Pump head
Full guide for A1
02
C1 High Engineer

Your boiler has stopped working because the internal fan isn't spinning fast enough to safely clear away exhaust fumes.

Est. cost
£250-£450
Parts
Fan assembly, Printed Circuit Board (PCB), Venturi tube
Full guide for C1
03
E01 High Engineer

Your boiler is struggling to accurately measure the temperature of the water, which means it has safely shut down to prevent overheating.

Est. cost
£120-180
Parts
Hot water NTC sensor, Wiring harness
Full guide for E01
04
AC High Engineer

Your boiler's computer is having trouble communicating with an internal part, which prevents the system from starting up safely.

Est. cost
£150-350
Parts
Control module, Wiring harness, Main PCB
Full guide for AC

on the Worcester Bosch 28 Cdi RSF

Circulation pumpPump headFan assemblyPrinted Circuit Board (PCB)Venturi tubeHot water NTC sensor

Based on parts cited in our fault code database. Your engineer will confirm what's actually needed after diagnosis.

Call a Gas Safe engineer if…

  • You can smell gas or see signs of a leak
  • The Worcester Bosch shows an Emergency or High severity code
  • The boiler keeps locking out after repeated resets
  • You've tried the DIY checks and the fault hasn't cleared
  • There's visible water leaking from the boiler
  • The flame is yellow or orange instead of blue
See the full 4-code list for the Worcester Bosch 28 Cdi RSF