Common problems guide

The most common Worcester Bosch 28i RSF problems

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

22 documented codes
6 most common
0 DIY-safe checks
6 engineer needed

The 6 most common faults

01
E01-612 High Engineer

Your boiler has failed to ignite because it cannot detect a flame, meaning it has safely shut itself down to prevent gas from building up.

Est. cost
£120-250
Parts
Flame rectification probe, Ignition electrode, PCB
Full guide for E01-612
02
E01-930 High Engineer

Your boiler has lost the ability to properly detect the flame, so it has safely shut down to prevent gas from flowing without a fire.

Est. cost
£100-£200
Parts
Flame sensor electrode, Wiring harness
Full guide for E01-930
03
E01-598 High Engineer

Your boiler is failing to light the flame because the internal electrical connection responsible for triggering ignition is likely faulty or disconnected.

Est. cost
£120-220
Parts
Ignition lead, Ignition electrode, Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
Full guide for E01-598
04
E01-599 High Engineer

Your boiler has detected an internal issue with how heat is transferred between the burner and your water, meaning it has shut itself down to prevent damage.

Est. cost
£250-450
Parts
Primary heat exchanger, Flow sensor, NTC thermistor
Full guide for E01-599
05
E01-602 High Engineer

Your boiler's water circulation pump or its electrical connection has failed, meaning your heating and hot water cannot function because the system can no longer push hot water around your radiators and taps.

Est. cost
£250-450
Parts
Central heating pump, Wiring harness, Pump head
Full guide for E01-602
06
E58-079 High Engineer

Your boiler's main electronic brain is experiencing an internal communication or hardware error, which causes the appliance to safely lock out.

Est. cost
£250-450
Parts
Printed Circuit Board (PCB), Wiring harness
Full guide for E58-079

on the Worcester Bosch 28i RSF

Flame rectification probeIgnition electrodePCBFlame sensor electrodeWiring harnessIgnition lead

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

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See the full 22-code list for the Worcester Bosch 28i RSF