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.
16 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
B1 High Engineer

Your boiler's internal computer is struggling to identify the specific settings it needs to operate, so it has safely shut down to prevent incorrect functioning.

Est. cost
£120-250
Parts
Coding plug, Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
Full guide for B1
03
C6 High Engineer

Your boiler has detected that the internal fan responsible for clearing exhaust gases is not spinning at the correct speed to operate safely.

Est. cost
£200-350
Parts
Fan assembly, Printed Circuit Board (PCB), Wiring harness
Full guide for C6
04
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
05
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
06
E9 High Engineer

Your boiler has detected that it is running too hot and has automatically shut itself down to prevent damage.

Est. cost
£150-300
Parts
Overheat thermostat, Primary heat exchanger, Pump
Full guide for E9

on the Worcester Bosch Greenstar 30si

Domestic Hot Water NTC SensorCoding plugPrinted Circuit Board (PCB)Fan assemblyWiring harnessNTC Temperature 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 16-code list for the Worcester Bosch Greenstar 30si