Common problems guide

The most common Worcester Bosch Greenstar 30si problems

The faults most likely to send a Worcester Bosch Greenstar 30si 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.
9 documented codes
6 most common
0 DIY-safe checks
6 engineer needed

The 6 most common faults

01
A7 High Engineer

Your boiler is currently struggling to measure the temperature of the water it is heating, which means it will stop providing you with hot water.

Est. cost
£120-200
Parts
Domestic Hot Water NTC Sensor
Full guide for A7
02
d1 High Engineer

Your boiler is struggling to accurately measure its own temperature, so it has safely shut itself down to prevent potential damage.

Est. cost
£150-250
Parts
NTC Temperature Sensor, Wiring harness
Full guide for d1
03
E2 High Engineer

Your boiler has lost the ability to measure the temperature of the water used for your radiators, so it has safely shut down to prevent overheating.

Est. cost
£120-220
Parts
NTC Temperature Sensor
Full guide for E2
04
EA High Engineer

Your boiler is trying to start up but cannot light the internal flame, so it has shut itself down as a safety precaution.

Est. cost
£120-250
Parts
Ignition electrode, Gas valve, Condensate trap
Full guide for EA
05
LOCKOUT High Engineer

Your boiler has failed to light the flame after several attempts and has shut itself down as a safety precaution.

Est. cost
£120-250
Parts
Ignition electrode, Gas valve, Condensate trap
Full guide for LOCKOUT
06
F7 Emergency Engineer

Your boiler is detecting a flame inside even when it is turned off, which prevents it from starting to avoid a safety hazard.

Est. cost
£150-300
Parts
Printed Circuit Board (PCB), Gas Valve, Flame Rectification Electrode
Full guide for F7

on the Worcester Bosch Greenstar 30si

Domestic Hot Water NTC SensorNTC Temperature SensorWiring harnessIgnition electrodeGas valveCondensate trap

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 9-code list for the Worcester Bosch Greenstar 30si