Common problems guide

The most common Worcester Bosch CDi RSF problems

The faults most likely to send a Worcester Bosch 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.
25 documented codes
6 most common
1 DIY-safe checks
5 engineer needed

The 6 most common faults

01
E01-840 High DIY-safe

Your boiler has lost water pressure, and the internal component used to refill it is likely disconnected or faulty.

What to try first

Locate the internal filling link (white key or lever) at the bottom of the boilerEnsure the key is pushed in fully and turned to the locked positionTurn the grey square knob to top up the pressure until the needle is between 1 and 1.5 bar

Est. cost
£60-140
Parts
Internal Filling Key, Filling Link Assembly, Flow Turbine
Full guide for E01-840
02
E00-730 High Engineer

Your boiler is not detecting the correct airflow needed to operate safely, so it has shut itself down to prevent any issues.

Est. cost
£150-300
Parts
Air pressure switch, Fan assembly, Venturi/tubing
Full guide for E00-730
03
E80-450 High Engineer

Your boiler is unable to regulate the gas supply correctly, which is preventing it from firing up to provide your heating and hot water.

Est. cost
£250-450
Parts
Gas Valve, Wiring Harness, Gas Valve Solenoid
Full guide for E80-450
04
E00-720 High Engineer

Your boiler is failing to ignite the flame needed to produce heat and hot water.

Est. cost
£150-300
Parts
Ignition electrode, Gas valve, Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
Full guide for E00-720
05
E01 612 High Engineer

Your boiler has temporarily stopped working because it cannot safely detect the burner flame.

Est. cost
£100-£200
Parts
Flame sensor electrode, Ignition lead, Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
Full guide for E01 612
06
E00-711 High Engineer

Your boiler is struggling to transfer heat between its internal systems, which means it cannot reliably provide hot water or heating.

Est. cost
£250-450
Parts
Plate-to-plate heat exchanger, Diverter valve
Full guide for E00-711

on the Worcester Bosch CDi RSF

Internal Filling KeyFilling Link AssemblyFlow TurbineAir pressure switchFan assemblyVenturi/tubing

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 25-code list for the Worcester Bosch CDi RSF